Utilities & Infrastructure in Saluda, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.9%

of households

No Internet

5.8%

of households

Total Households

275

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

82.9%

Cellular Data Plan

88.4%

Satellite

10.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.4%

No Internet Access

5.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.5%

of households

Smartphone

89.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

84.0%

of households

Tablet

65.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.5%

Smartphone

89.1%

Desktop / Laptop

84.0%

Tablet

65.1%

Smartphone Only

6.2%

No Computer

6.6%

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

Population Served

2,204

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
SALUDA CITY OF	Community	Purchased surface water	1,814
LAKE SUMMIT-SOUTH SHORE LINDSY	Community	Purchased surface water	180
LAKE SUMMIT-NORTH SHORE PLAYHS	Community	Purchased surface water	112
LAKE SHEILA WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	98

92.7% of households in Saluda have broadband internet access. 82.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.8% of households have no internet access. 6.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 2,204 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.