Utilities & Infrastructure in Elkton, MD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.8%

of households

No Internet

6.0%

of households

Total Households

6,001

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

77.8%

Cellular Data Plan

79.6%

Satellite

3.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.1%

No Internet Access

6.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.0%

of households

Smartphone

92.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.2%

of households

Tablet

65.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.0%

Smartphone

92.0%

Desktop / Laptop

82.2%

Tablet

65.4%

Smartphone Only

9.3%

No Computer

3.0%

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

Population Served

18,405

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TOWN OF ELKTON	Community	Surface water	15,625	0
TOWN OF RISING SUN	Community	Purchased surface water	2,200	1
STONEY CHASE/ ROCK CREEK M.H.P.S	Community	Ground water	396	1
GOLDEN KAY APARTMENTS	Community	Ground water	148	1
OBLATES OF ST. FRANCIS	Community	Ground water	36	0

89.3% of households in Elkton have broadband internet access. 77.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.0% of households have no internet access. 9.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 18,405 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.