Utilities & Infrastructure in Sylva, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

75.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

52.3%

of households

No Internet

22.4%

of households

Total Households

1,043

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
52.3%
Cellular Data Plan
69.6%
Satellite
3.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.9%
No Internet Access
22.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.6%

of households

Smartphone

82.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

60.6%

of households

Tablet

36.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
85.6%
Smartphone
82.9%
Desktop / Laptop
60.6%
Tablet
36.9%
Smartphone Only
21.7%
No Computer
14.4%

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

4

Population Served

7,749

Violations (5yr)

10

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTHCommunitySurface water7,5289
RIVERSIDE APARTMENTSCommunityGround water890
CAROLINA VILLAGE APARTMENTSCommunityGround water811
CAROL`S CABINSCommunityGround water510

75.7% of households in Sylva have broadband internet access. 52.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 22.4% of households have no internet access. 21.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 7,749 people. A total of 10 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.