Utilities & Infrastructure in Chester, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.4%

of households

No Internet

9.0%

of households

Total Households

1,188

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

79.4%

Cellular Data Plan

77.5%

Satellite

1.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.4%

No Internet Access

9.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.5%

of households

Smartphone

86.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.1%

of households

Tablet

49.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.5%

Smartphone

86.9%

Desktop / Laptop

66.1%

Tablet

49.8%

Smartphone Only

20.4%

No Computer

5.5%

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

10,262

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TOMLINSON PSD-NEWELL	Community	Ground water	4,963	0
CHESTER WATER DEPT.	Community	Surface water	3,220	1
TOMLINSON PSD	Community	Purchased ground water	2,079	0

90.3% of households in Chester have broadband internet access. 79.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.0% of households have no internet access. 20.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 10,262 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.