Utilities & Infrastructure in Richmond, ME

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

91.9%

of households

No Internet

5.2%

of households

Total Households

752

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

91.9%

Cellular Data Plan

77.9%

Satellite

8.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

2.7%

No Internet Access

5.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.1%

of households

Smartphone

85.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.7%

of households

Tablet

71.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.1%

Smartphone

85.8%

Desktop / Laptop

77.7%

Tablet

71.7%

Smartphone Only

4.4%

No Computer

2.9%

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

Population Served

10,091

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
ANSON AND MADISON WATER DISTRICT	Community	Surface water	5,568
BETHEL WATER DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	1,813
RICHMOND UTILITIES DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	1,390
BINGHAM WATER DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	1,075
NEW SHARON WATER DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	245

94.6% of households in Richmond have broadband internet access. 91.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.2% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 10,091 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.