Power, Water, Internet and Gas Outages in South Carolina
South Carolina customers spent more time without power in 2024 than almost anywhere else: 3,136 minutes, against a US average of 611.
Outage Categories
Power Outages
3,136 minutes without power per customer in 2024 (US 611). Storm outages peak in July.
Natural Gas Outages
23.6% of homes heat with utility gas. Residential price $16.91 per Mcf.
Internet Outages
88.8% of households have broadband; fiber reaches 60.1%.
Water Service Outages
562 community water systems; 20% had a health-based violation since 2015.
| Measure | South Carolina | US | Rank of 50 (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minutes without power per customer, 2024 | 3,136 | 611 | 50th (fewest = 1st) |
| Power interruptions per customer, 2024 | 2.37 | ||
| Households with broadband | 88.8% | 91% | 42nd |
| Homes and businesses with fiber available | 60.1% | 55.9% | 25th |
| Community water systems | 562 | ||
| Water systems with a health-based violation since 2015 | 20% | ||
| Homes heated with utility gas | 23.6% | 46.5% | 45th |
| Residential gas price (per Mcf, 2024) | $16.91 | $14.50 | 14th (priciest = 1st) |
| NOAA storm reports, 2015–2026 | 10,917 |
Source: EIA, Census ACS 2020–2024, FCC, EPA SDWIS, NOAA.
Providers we list for South Carolina
- Power Outages Dominion Energy South Carolina, Rock Hill Utilities
- Natural Gas Outages Dominion Energy South Carolina
- Internet Outages AT&T, Spectrum
- Water Service Outages Charleston Water System, City of Columbia Water, Mount Pleasant Waterworks, City of Rock Hill Utilities
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