Utilities & Infrastructure in Bar Harbor, ME

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

96.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

83.3%

of households

No Internet

3.0%

of households

Total Households

960

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

83.3%

Cellular Data Plan

92.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.9%

No Internet Access

3.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

99.0%

of households

Smartphone

82.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.7%

of households

Tablet

65.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

99.0%

Smartphone

82.9%

Desktop / Laptop

90.7%

Tablet

65.1%

Smartphone Only

1.5%

No Computer

1.0%

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

4,548

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TOWN OF BAR HARBOR- WATER DIVISION	Community	Surface water	4,443	0
BIRCH TREE MEADOWS MHP	Community	Ground water	105	1

96.3% of households in Bar Harbor have broadband internet access. 83.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.0% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 4,548 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.