Utilities & Infrastructure in Newport, ME

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.4%

of households

No Internet

17.5%

of households

Total Households

772

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
65.4%
Cellular Data Plan
63.7%
Satellite
6.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.8%
No Internet Access
17.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.3%

of households

Smartphone

76.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.0%

of households

Tablet

51.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
84.3%
Smartphone
76.3%
Desktop / Laptop
64.0%
Tablet
51.8%
Smartphone Only
5.3%
No Computer
15.7%

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

1,950

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
NEWPORT WATER DISTRICTCommunitySurface water1,9000
GEORGE POND ESTATES LLCCommunityGround water502

82.0% of households in Newport have broadband internet access. 65.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.5% of households have no internet access. 5.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,950 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.