Utilities & Infrastructure in Sanford, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

72.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.6%

of households

No Internet

9.9%

of households

Total Households

11,237

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

62.6%

Cellular Data Plan

69.0%

Satellite

4.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.4%

No Internet Access

9.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.4%

of households

Smartphone

89.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.0%

of households

Tablet

55.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.4%

Smartphone

89.1%

Desktop / Laptop

69.0%

Tablet

55.0%

Smartphone Only

18.3%

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

82,697

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SANFORD, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	48,350	2
CHATHAM CO-NORTH	Community	Surface water	23,088	1
PITTSBORO, TOWN OF	Community	Surface water	6,060	1
CHATHAM CO-SW CHATHAM	Community	Purchased surface water	2,470	1
CHATHAM CO-ASBURY	Community	Purchased surface water	1,540	1
PINE VILLAGE MHC LLC	Community	Ground water	411	1
SKYLINE ESTATES MH S/D	Community	Purchased surface water	170	1
FARM WATER WORKS	Community	Ground water	167	0
UNIVERSITY MOBILE ESTATES #2	Community	Ground water	148	0
EASY BREEZE MANUFACTURED HOME PARK	Community	Purchased surface water	108	0
CHATHAM PINES LLC	Community	Ground water	98	0
OAK VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK WS	Community	Ground water	87	0

72.2% of households in Sanford have broadband internet access. 62.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.9% of households have no internet access. 18.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 12 water systems, providing water to 82,697 people. A total of 8 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.