Utilities & Infrastructure in Machias, ME

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

66.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

51.7%

of households

No Internet

24.8%

of households

Total Households

592

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
51.7%
Cellular Data Plan
54.2%
Satellite
2.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.5%
No Internet Access
24.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

80.7%

of households

Smartphone

69.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.2%

of households

Tablet

44.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
80.7%
Smartphone
69.4%
Desktop / Laptop
66.2%
Tablet
44.9%
Smartphone Only
12.2%
No Computer
19.3%

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

2

Population Served

1,479

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MACHIAS WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water1,3900
MACHIAS TRAILER PARKCommunityGround water890

66.2% of households in Machias have broadband internet access. 51.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 24.8% of households have no internet access. 12.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,479 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.