Utilities & Infrastructure in Portland, ME

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.4%

of households

No Internet

6.5%

of households

Total Households

32,393

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
82.4%
Cellular Data Plan
85.2%
Satellite
2.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.1%
No Internet Access
6.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.9%

of households

Smartphone

90.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

86.2%

of households

Tablet

62.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.9%
Smartphone
90.9%
Desktop / Laptop
86.2%
Tablet
62.5%
Smartphone Only
4.7%
No Computer
5.1%

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

14

Population Served

137,052

Violations (5yr)

11

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT-GREATERCommunitySurface water135,0680
PEQUOT HIGHLANDSCommunityPurchased surface water9000
PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT/STEEP FALLSCommunityGround water4800
MEADOWS AT GRAPEVINE RUNCommunityGround water1000
SQUIRE COURT LLCCommunityGround water753
DUCK-A-WAY ON CASCO BAYCommunityGround water650
TURNER SQUARE APARTMENTSCommunityGround water630
SANDY CREEK HOUSINGCommunityGround water502
HARMON PINES DEVELOPMENTCommunityGround water506
PINES MOBILE HOME PARK LLCCommunityGround water500
APPLEWOODCommunityGround water400
COUNTRY VIEW APARTMENTSCommunityGround water400
ELWELL FARMSCommunityGround water360
BROOK HOLLOWCommunityGround water350

90.6% of households in Portland have broadband internet access. 82.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.5% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 14 water systems, providing water to 137,052 people. A total of 11 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.