Utilities & Infrastructure in Mount Airy, MD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

87.1%

of households

No Internet

3.5%

of households

Total Households

3,215

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

87.1%

Cellular Data Plan

90.9%

Satellite

3.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

5.2%

No Internet Access

3.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.2%

of households

Smartphone

92.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

93.6%

of households

Tablet

81.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.2%

Smartphone

92.5%

Desktop / Laptop

93.6%

Tablet

81.4%

Smartphone Only

1.4%

No Computer

2.8%

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

10,294

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TOWN OF MOUNT AIRY	Community	Ground water	9,890	0
PHEASANT RIDGE ESTATES	Community	Ground water	300	1
PLEASANT VIEW NURSING HOME	Community	Ground water	104	0

95.3% of households in Mount Airy have broadband internet access. 87.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.5% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 10,294 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.