Utilities & Infrastructure in Whiteville, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.3%

of households

No Internet

15.7%

of households

Total Households

1,797

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

66.3%

Cellular Data Plan

70.5%

Satellite

3.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.6%

No Internet Access

15.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.2%

of households

Smartphone

80.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.2%

of households

Tablet

57.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

87.2%

Smartphone

80.2%

Desktop / Laptop

64.2%

Tablet

57.3%

Smartphone Only

14.0%

No Computer

12.9%

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

20,346

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V	Community	Ground water	10,442	0
WHITEVILLE, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	5,426	1
COLUMBUS COUNTY WATER DIST IV	Community	Ground water	2,598	0
COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICT I	Community	Purchased surface water	1,700	0
LAKELAND VILLAGE S/D	Community	Ground water	180	0

81.9% of households in Whiteville have broadband internet access. 66.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.7% of households have no internet access. 14.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 20,346 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.