Utilities & Infrastructure in Chester, MD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.8%

of households

No Internet

4.2%

of households

Total Households

1,927

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
82.8%
Cellular Data Plan
80.1%
Satellite
0.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
4.6%
No Internet Access
4.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.4%

of households

Smartphone

92.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

85.3%

of households

Tablet

66.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.4%
Smartphone
92.7%
Desktop / Laptop
85.3%
Tablet
66.0%
Smartphone Only
7.3%
No Computer
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

2

Population Served

75

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SWANN HAVEN MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water441
PINEY CREEK CORPORATIONCommunityGround water311

88.2% of households in Chester have broadband internet access. 82.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 4.2% of households have no internet access. 7.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 75 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.