Utilities & Infrastructure in Philippi, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.3%

of households

No Internet

19.5%

of households

Total Households

1,120

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.3%
Cellular Data Plan
73.8%
Satellite
1.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
4.5%
No Internet Access
19.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.6%

of households

Smartphone

72.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

59.7%

of households

Tablet

51.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.6%
Smartphone
72.1%
Desktop / Laptop
59.7%
Tablet
51.4%
Smartphone Only
20.7%
No Computer
10.5%

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

7

Population Served

11,916

Violations (5yr)

13

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PHILIPPI CITY OFCommunitySurface water3,50013
CHESTNUT RIDGE PSDCommunityPurchased surface water2,7440
CENTURY VOLGA PSDCommunityPurchased surface water2,6030
CENTRAL BARBOUR PSDCommunityPurchased surface water2,0500
CENTRAL BARBOUR PSD - BELINGTONCommunityPurchased surface water6150
PHILIPPI CITY OF - WELLINGTON HEIGHTSCommunityPurchased surface water2560
CHESTNUT RIDGE PSD - BERRYBURGCommunityPurchased surface water1480

80.5% of households in Philippi have broadband internet access. 72.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.5% of households have no internet access. 20.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 11,916 people. A total of 13 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.