Utilities & Infrastructure in Frederick, MD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.7%

of households

No Internet

6.9%

of households

Total Households

32,182

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

81.7%

Cellular Data Plan

86.9%

Satellite

3.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.1%

No Internet Access

6.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.8%

of households

Smartphone

93.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

85.2%

of households

Tablet

70.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.8%

Smartphone

93.1%

Desktop / Laptop

85.2%

Tablet

70.2%

Smartphone Only

7.2%

No Computer

3.2%

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

147,122

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
NEW DESIGN - FREDERICK COUNTY	Community	Surface water	74,911	0
CITY OF FREDERICK	Community	Surface water	54,000	0
FORT DETRICK	Community	Surface water	7,900	3
FOUNTAINDALE SOUTH	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	2,610	0
KNOLLS OF WINDSOR	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	1,553	0
WATERSIDE	Community	Purchased surface water	1,509	0
SAM HILL ESTATES	Community	Ground water	1,036	0
CAMBRIDGE FARMS	Community	Ground water	953	0
CLOVERHILL 3 - CONSECUTIVE TO MD0100015	Community	Purchased surface water	888	0
COPPERFIELD	Community	Ground water	338	0
COUNTRY MEADOWS OF FREDERICK	Community	Purchased surface water	295	0
WHITE ROCK	Community	Ground water	256	0
ROSEMONT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM	Community	Purchased surface water	237	0
BRADFORD ESTATES	Community	Ground water	178	0
LIBERTYTOWN EAST	Community	Ground water	140	0
TRANQUILITY AT FREDERICKTOWNE	Community	Purchased surface water	105	2
LIBERTYTOWN APARTMENTS	Community	Ground water	97	0
POLINGS MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	80	0
AMELANO MANOR	Community	Ground water	36	1

92.1% of households in Frederick have broadband internet access. 81.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.9% of households have no internet access. 7.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 19 water systems, providing water to 147,122 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.