Utilities & Infrastructure in Fairmont, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.8%

of households

No Internet

6.9%

of households

Total Households

7,819

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.8%
Cellular Data Plan
84.7%
Satellite
3.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.8%
No Internet Access
6.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.1%

of households

Smartphone

86.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.1%

of households

Tablet

54.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.1%
Smartphone
86.9%
Desktop / Laptop
77.1%
Tablet
54.7%
Smartphone Only
12.0%
No Computer
6.0%

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

8

Population Served

41,202

Violations (5yr)

6

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FAIRMONT CITY OFCommunitySurface water30,5860
VALLEY FALLS PSDCommunityPurchased surface water4,0421
LITTLE CREEK PSDCommunityPurchased surface water2,1360
MONUMENTAL PSDCommunityPurchased surface water1,9650
ICES RUN PSDCommunityPurchased surface water1,1590
DOWNS PSDCommunityPurchased surface water1,0240
RAYFORD ACRESCommunityPurchased surface water1940
MONUMENTAL PSD - CHESAPEAKECommunityPurchased surface water965

91.6% of households in Fairmont have broadband internet access. 77.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.9% of households have no internet access. 12.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 41,202 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.