Utilities & Infrastructure in Van Buren, ME

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

66.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

53.1%

of households

No Internet

31.1%

of households

Total Households

710

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
53.1%
Cellular Data Plan
58.3%
Satellite
0.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.3%
No Internet Access
31.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

70.0%

of households

Smartphone

56.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

57.0%

of households

Tablet

48.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
70.0%
Smartphone
56.8%
Desktop / Laptop
57.0%
Tablet
48.5%
Smartphone Only
5.8%
No Computer
30.0%

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

1

Population Served

2,190

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
VAN BUREN WATER DISTRICTCommunityGround water2,1900

66.6% of households in Van Buren have broadband internet access. 53.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 31.1% of households have no internet access. 5.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,190 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.