Utilities & Infrastructure in Waynesville, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.4%

of households

No Internet

15.5%

of households

Total Households

4,873

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

65.4%

Cellular Data Plan

70.1%

Satellite

4.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.7%

No Internet Access

15.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.4%

of households

Smartphone

82.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.9%

of households

Tablet

54.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.4%

Smartphone

82.0%

Desktop / Laptop

67.9%

Tablet

54.6%

Smartphone Only

11.0%

No Computer

10.6%

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

22,141

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
WAYNESVILLE, TOWN OF	Community	Surface water	19,758	3
LAKE JUNALUSKA ASSEMBLY	Community	Purchased surface water	2,273	1
GREEN VALLEY MHP	Community	Ground water	110	0

82.1% of households in Waynesville have broadband internet access. 65.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.5% of households have no internet access. 11.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 22,141 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.