Utilities & Infrastructure in Wiscasset, ME

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.7%

of households

No Internet

16.9%

of households

Total Households

533

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.7%
Cellular Data Plan
65.7%
Satellite
2.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
2.8%
No Internet Access
16.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

100.0%

of households

Smartphone

82.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.1%

of households

Tablet

63.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
100.0%
Smartphone
82.6%
Desktop / Laptop
65.1%
Tablet
63.2%
Smartphone Only
2.6%

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

5

Population Served

2,768

Violations (5yr)

17

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WISCASSET WATER DISTRICTCommunityPurchased surface water1,9700
NORTHPORT VILLAGE CORP WATER DEPTCommunityPurchased ground water5500
LORING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYCommunitySurface water1807
DRESDEN WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water430
HALLOWELL ROAD MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water2510

83.1% of households in Wiscasset have broadband internet access. 71.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.9% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 2,768 people. A total of 17 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.