Utilities & Infrastructure in Oakland, MD
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
83.6%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
63.1%
of households
No Internet
16.0%
of households
Total Households
973
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
81.0%
of households
Smartphone
69.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
69.3%
of households
Tablet
51.9%
of households
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 SDWISWater Systems
7
Population Served
6,474
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWN OF MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK | Community | Ground water | 3,000 | 0 |
| TOWN OF OAKLAND | Community | Surface water | 1,850 | 0 |
| TOWN OF FRIENDSVILLE | Community | Surface water | 622 | 0 |
| BLOOMINGTON | Community | Surface water | 350 | 0 |
| TOWN OF DEER PARK | Community | Ground water | 272 | 0 |
| CRELLIN | Community | Ground water | 230 | 0 |
| GORMAN | Community | Ground water | 150 | 0 |
83.6% of households in Oakland have broadband internet access. 63.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.0% of households have no internet access. 7.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 6,474 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.