Utilities & Infrastructure in Lester, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

68.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

47.2%

of households

No Internet

29.8%

of households

Total Households

178

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

47.2%

Cellular Data Plan

53.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

21.4%

No Internet Access

29.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.6%

of households

Smartphone

80.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

58.4%

of households

Tablet

56.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

87.6%

Smartphone

80.3%

Desktop / Laptop

58.4%

Tablet

56.2%

Smartphone Only

10.1%

No Computer

12.4%

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

665

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
LESTER MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS	Community	Purchased surface water	665	17

68.5% of households in Lester have broadband internet access. 47.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 29.8% of households have no internet access. 10.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 665 people. A total of 17 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.