Utilities & Infrastructure in Petersburg, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.1%

of households

No Internet

14.9%

of households

Total Households

1,124

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

68.1%

Cellular Data Plan

77.2%

Satellite

4.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.3%

No Internet Access

14.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.3%

of households

Smartphone

75.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.3%

of households

Tablet

53.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

84.3%

Smartphone

75.2%

Desktop / Laptop

64.3%

Tablet

53.2%

Smartphone Only

10.3%

No Computer

15.8%

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

9,494

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
GRANT CO PSD-NORTHFORK-MAYSVILLE	Community	Purchased surface water	4,559	0
PETERSBURG TOWN OF	Community	Surface water	2,841	1
GRANT CO PSD-US 220 S	Community	Purchased surface water	1,865	0
GRANT COUNTY PSD WELTON ORCHARD	Community	Purchased surface water	229	0

83.8% of households in Petersburg have broadband internet access. 68.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.9% of households have no internet access. 10.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 9,494 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.