Utilities & Infrastructure in Lake Waccamaw, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.0%

of households

No Internet

10.7%

of households

Total Households

599

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.0%
Cellular Data Plan
79.5%
Satellite
2.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.9%
No Internet Access
10.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.0%

of households

Smartphone

85.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.8%

of households

Tablet

61.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.0%
Smartphone
85.5%
Desktop / Laptop
75.8%
Tablet
61.1%
Smartphone Only
12.9%
No Computer
10.0%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

2,572

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LAKE WACCAMAW, TOWN OFCommunityGround water2,5722

86.1% of households in Lake Waccamaw have broadband internet access. 75.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.7% of households have no internet access. 12.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,572 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.