Utilities & Infrastructure in Howland, ME

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.9%

of households

No Internet

13.6%

of households

Total Households

465

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
66.9%
Cellular Data Plan
76.3%
Satellite
2.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.6%
No Internet Access
13.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.1%

of households

Smartphone

86.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.0%

of households

Tablet

45.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.1%
Smartphone
86.2%
Desktop / Laptop
65.0%
Tablet
45.0%
Smartphone Only
26.9%
No Computer
6.9%

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

1

Population Served

1,025

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HOWLAND WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityPurchased ground water1,0250

83.9% of households in Howland have broadband internet access. 66.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.6% of households have no internet access. 26.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,025 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.