Utilities & Infrastructure in Terra Alta, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.1%

of households

No Internet

13.0%

of households

Total Households

695

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

77.1%

Cellular Data Plan

80.7%

Satellite

4.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

6.3%

No Internet Access

13.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.2%

of households

Smartphone

81.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.8%

of households

Tablet

49.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.2%

Smartphone

81.7%

Desktop / Laptop

72.8%

Tablet

49.1%

Smartphone Only

12.4%

No Computer

10.8%

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

3,181

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TERRA ALTA WATER WORKS	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	1,856	4
ALPINE LAKE PUBLIC UTILITIES	Community	Ground water	1,325	0

86.2% of households in Terra Alta have broadband internet access. 77.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.0% of households have no internet access. 12.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 3,181 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.