Utilities & Infrastructure in Westminster, SC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.1%

of households

No Internet

17.1%

of households

Total Households

1,006

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

65.1%

Cellular Data Plan

74.8%

Satellite

5.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.4%

No Internet Access

17.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.4%

of households

Smartphone

69.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.5%

of households

Tablet

46.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.4%

Smartphone

69.3%

Desktop / Laptop

63.5%

Tablet

46.5%

Smartphone Only

17.1%

No Computer

11.6%

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

26,069

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PIONEER RURAL WATER DIST (SC3720001)	Community	Surface water	17,121	0
WESTMINSTER CITY OF (3710003)	Community	Surface water	8,085	0
CHICKASAW POINT (SC3750010)	Community	Purchased surface water	823	2
CHEROKEE CREEK BOYS SCHOOL (SC3770002)	Community	Ground water	40	0

79.0% of households in Westminster have broadband internet access. 65.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.1% of households have no internet access. 17.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 26,069 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.