Utilities & Infrastructure in Columbia, SC
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
87.9%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
76.0%
of households
No Internet
9.1%
of households
Total Households
51,784
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
96.5%
of households
Smartphone
93.9%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
78.9%
of households
Tablet
60.7%
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
14
Population Served
323,172
Violations (5yr)
8
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA CITY OF (SC4010001) | Community | Surface water | 319,500 | 3 |
| LIEBER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE (1870050) | Community | Ground water | 1,646 | 0 |
| MACDOUGALL CORRECTIONAL INST (SC0870050) | Community | Ground water | 790 | 0 |
| BAY CAPITAL WATER WORKS (SC4050031) | Community | Ground water | 647 | 0 |
| PALMETTO PARK (4060006) | Community | Ground water | 132 | 0 |
| LAKEWOOD MHP (SC4060032) | Community | Ground water | 110 | 0 |
| SANDY HILL MHP (SC4060064) | Community | Ground water | 81 | 0 |
| FREEWAY MHP (SC4060005) | Community | Ground water | 80 | 0 |
| WINSOR VALLEY MHP (SC4060008) | Community | Ground water | 68 | 0 |
| CEDAR RETIREMENT CENTER (SC3270010) | Community | Ground water | 45 | 0 |
| 611 HARMON LLC (SC4060012) | Community | Ground water | 24 | 2 |
| PINE VALLEY COMMUNITY (SC4060024) | Community | Ground water | 21 | 0 |
| MCDONALDS MHP (SC4060010) | Community | Ground water | 16 | 2 |
| PERCIVAL ESTATES MHP (SC4060021) | Community | Ground water | 12 | 1 |
87.9% of households in Columbia have broadband internet access. 76.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.1% of households have no internet access. 12.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 14 water systems, providing water to 323,172 people. A total of 8 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.