Utilities & Infrastructure in Gaston, SC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.4%

of households

No Internet

5.6%

of households

Total Households

852

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

63.4%

Cellular Data Plan

85.6%

Satellite

4.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

25.9%

No Internet Access

5.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.2%

of households

Smartphone

95.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.4%

of households

Tablet

54.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.2%

Smartphone

95.5%

Desktop / Laptop

64.4%

Tablet

54.2%

Smartphone Only

26.8%

No Computer

2.8%

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

11,220

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002)	Community	Ground water	7,550	0
UPPER CALHOUN/BELLEVILLE (0920001)	Community	Ground water	1,779	0
UPPER CALHOUN/SANDY RUN (SC0920002)	Community	Ground water	1,247	0
LOWER CALHOUN (SC0920003)	Community	Purchased surface water	504	0
HIGHLANDS AT GASTON (SC3270011)	Community	Ground water	140	1

91.4% of households in Gaston have broadband internet access. 63.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 25.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.6% of households have no internet access. 26.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 11,220 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.