Utilities & Infrastructure in Buckhannon, WV
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
78.7%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
69.0%
of households
No Internet
18.6%
of households
Total Households
1,922
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
91.3%
of households
Smartphone
81.8%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
64.6%
of households
Tablet
51.0%
of households
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 SDWISWater Systems
5
Population Served
13,898
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUCKHANNON WATER BOARD | Community | Surface water | 8,098 | 0 |
| ELKINS ROAD PSD | Community | Purchased surface water | 3,112 | 0 |
| HODGESVILLE PSD RT 20 | Community | Purchased surface water | 2,161 | 0 |
| HODGESVILLE PSD LORENTZ SYSTEM | Community | Purchased surface water | 376 | 0 |
| HODGESVILLE PSD - SAULS RUN | Community | Purchased surface water | 151 | 0 |
78.7% of households in Buckhannon have broadband internet access. 69.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.6% of households have no internet access. 20.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 13,898 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.