Utilities & Infrastructure in McAlester, OK
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
85.8%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
61.4%
of households
No Internet
12.3%
of households
Total Households
7,173
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
91.1%
of households
Smartphone
86.1%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
63.7%
of households
Tablet
52.9%
of households
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 SDWISWater Systems
10
Population Served
28,783
Violations (5yr)
317
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCALESTER PWA | Community | Surface water | 18,206 | 53 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #7 (ARPELAR) | Community | Purchased surface water | 2,040 | 38 |
| US ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT | Community | Surface water | 1,872 | 8 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #5 | Community | Purchased surface water | 1,750 | 34 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #14 | Community | Purchased surface water | 1,680 | 156 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #16 | Community | Purchased surface water | 1,268 | 5 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #9 (MCALESTER) | Community | Purchased surface water | 872 | 5 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #11 (KIOWA) | Community | Purchased surface water | 790 | 4 |
| PITTSBURG CO. RWD #6 (ALDERSON) | Community | Purchased surface water | 300 | 13 |
| PITTSBURG CO. WATER AUTHORITY | Community | Surface water | 5 | 1 |
85.8% of households in McAlester have broadband internet access. 61.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.3% of households have no internet access. 18.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 10 water systems, providing water to 28,783 people. A total of 317 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.