Utilities & Infrastructure in Charles Town, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.5%

of households

No Internet

8.7%

of households

Total Households

2,531

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

82.5%

Cellular Data Plan

85.4%

Satellite

3.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

5.8%

No Internet Access

8.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.9%

of households

Smartphone

93.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

85.5%

of households

Tablet

65.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.9%

Smartphone

93.6%

Desktop / Laptop

85.5%

Tablet

65.0%

Smartphone Only

8.4%

No Computer

4.2%

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

15,662

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CHARLES TOWN UTILITIES	Community	Surface water	15,220	2
CHARLES TOWN UTL-GLEN HAVEN UTILITIES	Community	Ground water	195	5
CHARLES TOWN UTL-CAVALAND SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	107	0
PINE ISLAND ESTATES	Community	Ground water	75	0
POTOMAC FARMS WATER CO	Community	Ground water	65	17

89.6% of households in Charles Town have broadband internet access. 82.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.7% of households have no internet access. 8.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 15,662 people. A total of 24 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.