Utilities & Infrastructure in Lowell, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.0%

of households

No Internet

6.4%

of households

Total Households

1,665

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.0%
Cellular Data Plan
82.6%
Satellite
7.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.5%
No Internet Access
6.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.8%

of households

Smartphone

92.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.8%

of households

Tablet

58.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.8%
Smartphone
92.4%
Desktop / Laptop
67.8%
Tablet
58.1%
Smartphone Only
24.0%
No Computer
3.2%

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

3,837

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LOWELL, CITY OFCommunityPurchased surface water3,8371

89.7% of households in Lowell have broadband internet access. 74.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.4% of households have no internet access. 24.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 3,837 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.