Utilities & Infrastructure in Bear, DE
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
93.0%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
86.2%
of households
No Internet
5.6%
of households
Total Households
8,886
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
98.1%
of households
Smartphone
94.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
84.1%
of households
Tablet
68.7%
of households
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 SDWISWater Systems
10
Population Served
3,573
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VILLAGEBROOK | Community | Purchased ground water | 847 | 0 |
| HUNTERS RUN | Community | Purchased ground water | 683 | 0 |
| KINGSMILL | Community | Purchased ground water | 381 | 0 |
| ST ANDREWS APARTMENTS | Community | Purchased ground water | 360 | 0 |
| ASCOT LANDING SUBDIVISION | Community | Purchased ground water | 338 | 0 |
| ST ANDREWS APARTMENT NEW ADDITION | Community | Purchased ground water | 272 | 0 |
| GLASGOW PINES II | Community | Purchased ground water | 235 | 0 |
| MERIDIAN CROSSING APARTMENTS | Community | Purchased ground water | 220 | 0 |
| ST ANDREWS SINGLE FAMILY HOMES | Community | Purchased ground water | 120 | 0 |
| MT PLEASANT MHP, LLC | Community | Ground water | 117 | 0 |
93.0% of households in Bear have broadband internet access. 86.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.6% of households have no internet access. 6.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 10 water systems, providing water to 3,573 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.