Utilities & Infrastructure in Bedford, VA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

77.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.4%

of households

No Internet

17.7%

of households

Total Households

2,930

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

57.4%

Cellular Data Plan

72.8%

Satellite

2.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

19.6%

No Internet Access

17.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.3%

of households

Smartphone

80.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

57.7%

of households

Tablet

48.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

87.3%

Smartphone

80.3%

Desktop / Laptop

57.7%

Tablet

48.0%

Smartphone Only

24.8%

No Computer

12.7%

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

40,064

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA)	Community	Surface water	38,794
MOUNTAIN VIEW SHORES	Community	Ground water	490
STEWARTSVILLE CONSECUTIVE	Community	Purchased surface water	340
LOMA RICA WATER COMPANY	Community	Ground water	200
TIMBER RIDGE SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	110
VALLEY MILLS CROSSING	Community	Ground water	70
PARADISE POINT ESTATES	Community	Ground water	60
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE WTP	Community	Surface water	0

77.6% of households in Bedford have broadband internet access. 57.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.7% of households have no internet access. 24.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 40,064 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.