Utilities & Infrastructure in Suffolk, VA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.7%

of households

No Internet

8.2%

of households

Total Households

37,133

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.7%

Cellular Data Plan

84.0%

Satellite

7.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.3%

No Internet Access

8.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.9%

of households

Smartphone

90.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.0%

of households

Tablet

67.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.9%

Smartphone

90.7%

Desktop / Laptop

82.0%

Tablet

67.0%

Smartphone Only

8.2%

No Computer

5.1%

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

169,154

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
PORTSMOUTH, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	97,915
SUFFOLK, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	69,822
WHALEYVILLE WATER WKS	Community	Ground water	545
SCOTTSWOOD	Community	Ground water	390
NOTTOWAY GARDENS	Community	Ground water	200
DARDEN`S MILL ESTATES	Community	Ground water	182
SCOTTLAND RIVERVIEW WATER SUPPLY	Community	Ground water	100

89.0% of households in Suffolk have broadband internet access. 70.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.2% of households have no internet access. 8.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 169,154 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.