Utilities & Infrastructure in Belfast, ME

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.6%

of households

No Internet

4.8%

of households

Total Households

3,289

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

74.6%

Cellular Data Plan

69.1%

Satellite

6.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.1%

No Internet Access

4.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.6%

of households

Smartphone

73.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.1%

of households

Tablet

57.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.6%

Smartphone

73.2%

Desktop / Laptop

83.1%

Tablet

57.8%

Smartphone Only

5.1%

No Computer

8.4%

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

5,826

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
BELFAST WATER DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	5,698
BELFAST COHOUSING & ECOVILLAGE CONDOS	Community	Ground water	90
BLACK HORSE INN	Community	Ground water	38

91.1% of households in Belfast have broadband internet access. 74.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.8% of households have no internet access. 5.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 5,826 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.