Utilities & Infrastructure in Weirton, WV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.3%

of households

No Internet

6.3%

of households

Total Households

8,646

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

78.3%

Cellular Data Plan

76.5%

Satellite

3.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.6%

No Internet Access

6.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.8%

of households

Smartphone

84.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.7%

of households

Tablet

56.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.8%

Smartphone

84.7%

Desktop / Laptop

72.7%

Tablet

56.7%

Smartphone Only

13.1%

No Computer

7.2%

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

20,798

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
WEIRTON AREA WATER BOARD	Community	Surface water	18,633	0
OAKLAND PSD	Community	Ground water	1,659	0
OAKLAND PSD GOLDEN KEY ACRES	Community	Purchased surface water	506	1

91.4% of households in Weirton have broadband internet access. 78.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.3% of households have no internet access. 13.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 20,798 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.