Utilities & Infrastructure in Union, SC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.4%

of households

No Internet

17.6%

of households

Total Households

3,987

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

62.4%

Cellular Data Plan

70.0%

Satellite

3.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

17.0%

No Internet Access

17.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.1%

of households

Smartphone

77.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

48.5%

of households

Tablet

44.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

85.1%

Smartphone

77.7%

Desktop / Laptop

48.5%

Tablet

44.5%

Smartphone Only

26.3%

No Computer

14.9%

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

Population Served

22,031

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
UNION CITY OF (SC4410001)	Community	Surface water	11,873	0
MEANSVILLE RILEY W/D (SC4420001)	Community	Purchased surface water	7,368	0
BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002)	Community	Purchased surface water	2,790	6

80.7% of households in Union have broadband internet access. 62.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.6% of households have no internet access. 26.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 22,031 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.