Utilities & Infrastructure in Chestertown, MD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.6%

of households

No Internet

14.6%

of households

Total Households

2,241

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.6%

Cellular Data Plan

68.1%

Satellite

2.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

3.6%

No Internet Access

14.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.7%

of households

Smartphone

81.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.6%

of households

Tablet

59.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.7%

Smartphone

81.7%

Desktop / Laptop

77.6%

Tablet

59.9%

Smartphone Only

9.4%

No Computer

6.3%

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

Population Served

8,496

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TOWN OF CHESTERTOWN	Community	Ground water	5,400	1
WORTON	Community	Ground water	955	0
FAIRLEE	Community	Ground water	725	0
TOWN OF GALENA	Community	Ground water	560	1
KENNEDYVILLE	Community	Ground water	300	0
EDESVILLE	Community	Purchased ground water	296	0
MILLINGTON DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM	Community	Purchased ground water	260	0

76.2% of households in Chestertown have broadband internet access. 72.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.6% of households have no internet access. 9.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 8,496 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.