Utilities & Infrastructure in Saluda, SC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

72.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

41.6%

of households

No Internet

21.6%

of households

Total Households

1,196

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
41.6%
Cellular Data Plan
64.3%
Satellite
5.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
27.9%
No Internet Access
21.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.1%

of households

Smartphone

91.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.0%

of households

Tablet

44.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.1%
Smartphone
91.4%
Desktop / Laptop
62.0%
Tablet
44.2%
Smartphone Only
29.9%
No Computer
7.9%

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

2

Population Served

3,445

Violations (5yr)

8

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SALUDA CPW (SC4110001)CommunityPurchased surface water3,3908
RICHARD DEASON MHP (SC4160011)CommunityGround water550

72.3% of households in Saluda have broadband internet access. 41.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 27.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 21.6% of households have no internet access. 29.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 3,445 people. A total of 8 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.