Utilities & Infrastructure in Follansbee, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

74.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.3%

of households

No Internet

25.6%

of households

Total Households

1,321

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.3%
Cellular Data Plan
71.8%
Satellite
3.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
3.6%
No Internet Access
25.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

74.8%

of households

Smartphone

70.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.1%

of households

Tablet

51.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
74.8%
Smartphone
70.6%
Desktop / Laptop
62.1%
Tablet
51.2%
Smartphone Only
3.9%
No Computer
25.2%

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

2

Population Served

8,115

Violations (5yr)

4

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FOLLANSBEE HOOVERSON HEIGHTSCommunitySurface water4,9704
FOLLANSBEE MUNICIPALCommunityGround water3,1450

74.4% of households in Follansbee have broadband internet access. 69.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 25.6% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 8,115 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.