Utilities & Infrastructure in Chester, SC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

48.5%

of households

No Internet

16.8%

of households

Total Households

2,262

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
48.5%
Cellular Data Plan
71.8%
Satellite
6.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
26.4%
No Internet Access
16.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.7%

of households

Smartphone

81.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

52.7%

of households

Tablet

36.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
86.7%
Smartphone
81.5%
Desktop / Laptop
52.7%
Tablet
36.2%
Smartphone Only
25.5%
No Computer
13.3%

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

1

Population Served

15,668

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CHESTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (1220002)CommunitySurface water15,6680

79.5% of households in Chester have broadband internet access. 48.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 26.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.8% of households have no internet access. 25.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 15,668 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.