Utilities & Infrastructure in Romney, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

71.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.2%

of households

No Internet

28.7%

of households

Total Households

676

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

64.2%

Cellular Data Plan

62.0%

Satellite

1.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

6.7%

No Internet Access

28.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

71.6%

of households

Smartphone

67.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

49.0%

of households

Tablet

46.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

71.6%

Smartphone

67.9%

Desktop / Laptop

49.0%

Tablet

46.9%

Smartphone Only

12.3%

No Computer

28.4%

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

1,991

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ROMNEY WATER DEPT	Community	Surface water	1,911	4
GLOBAL CAPITAL OF WORLD PEACE	Community	Ground water	80	0

71.3% of households in Romney have broadband internet access. 64.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 28.7% of households have no internet access. 12.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,991 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.