Utilities & Infrastructure in Winthrop, ME

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.1%

of households

No Internet

5.7%

of households

Total Households

1,064

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

82.1%

Cellular Data Plan

87.0%

Satellite

4.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.1%

No Internet Access

5.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.3%

of households

Smartphone

84.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

93.2%

of households

Tablet

61.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.3%

Smartphone

84.9%

Desktop / Laptop

93.2%

Tablet

61.6%

Smartphone Only

1.0%

No Computer

5.7%

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

Population Served

3,392

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
WINTHROP UTILITIES DISTRICT	Community	Surface water	2,750
MONMOUTH WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Purchased surface water	588
READFIELD CORNER WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	54

94.3% of households in Winthrop have broadband internet access. 82.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.7% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 3,392 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.