Utilities & Infrastructure in Sanford, ME

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.4%

of households

No Internet

8.0%

of households

Total Households

9,331

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
76.4%
Cellular Data Plan
78.2%
Satellite
4.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.1%
No Internet Access
8.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.7%

of households

Smartphone

84.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.2%

of households

Tablet

61.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.7%
Smartphone
84.7%
Desktop / Laptop
83.2%
Tablet
61.2%
Smartphone Only
7.9%
No Computer
4.3%

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

14,500

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SANFORD WATER DISTRICTCommunityGround water14,3280
ESTES LAKE MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water1720

87.9% of households in Sanford have broadband internet access. 76.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.0% of households have no internet access. 7.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 14,500 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.