Utilities & Infrastructure in Silver Spring, MD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

84.2%

of households

No Internet

3.9%

of households

Total Households

34,167

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
84.2%
Cellular Data Plan
90.6%
Satellite
2.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.4%
No Internet Access
3.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.9%

of households

Smartphone

94.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

89.2%

of households

Tablet

67.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.9%
Smartphone
94.3%
Desktop / Laptop
89.2%
Tablet
67.6%
Smartphone Only
5.2%
No Computer
2.1%

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

1

Population Served

1,248

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FAIRLAND CROSSING APARTMENTSCommunityPurchased surface water1,2480

94.9% of households in Silver Spring have broadband internet access. 84.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.9% of households have no internet access. 5.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,248 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.