Utilities & Infrastructure in West Columbia, SC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.0%

of households

No Internet

9.2%

of households

Total Households

8,267

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.0%
Cellular Data Plan
82.1%
Satellite
5.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.9%
No Internet Access
9.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.1%

of households

Smartphone

87.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.3%

of households

Tablet

53.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.1%
Smartphone
87.1%
Desktop / Laptop
74.3%
Tablet
53.9%
Smartphone Only
10.5%
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

7

Population Served

51,798

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004)CommunitySurface water34,0280
CAYCE CITY OF (3210003)CommunitySurface water17,4600
SILVER LAKE MHP (SC3260022)CommunityGround water1220
REGENCY SQUARE 2 (SC3260170)CommunityGround water990
TRIPLE ACRES MHP 1 (SC3260049)CommunityGround water380
TRIPLE ACRES MHP 2 (SC3260029)CommunityGround water290
PLEASANT RIDGE MHP (SC3260147)CommunityGround water223

87.3% of households in West Columbia have broadband internet access. 69.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.2% of households have no internet access. 10.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 51,798 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.