Utilities & Infrastructure in Washington, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.8%

of households

No Internet

16.7%

of households

Total Households

4,681

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.8%

Cellular Data Plan

70.4%

Satellite

3.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.0%

No Internet Access

16.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.7%

of households

Smartphone

76.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.4%

of households

Tablet

43.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

84.7%

Smartphone

76.2%

Desktop / Laptop

67.4%

Tablet

43.5%

Smartphone Only

13.8%

No Computer

15.3%

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

44,774

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BEAUFORT CO NORTHSIDE REGIONAL WATER	Community	Purchased ground water	22,405	0
WASHINGTON, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	13,000	1
BEAUFORT CO SOUTHSIDE	Community	Ground water	9,369	0

82.8% of households in Washington have broadband internet access. 71.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.7% of households have no internet access. 13.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 44,774 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.