Utilities & Infrastructure in Sykesville, MD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.7%

of households

No Internet

6.3%

of households

Total Households

1,472

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

74.7%

Cellular Data Plan

89.7%

Satellite

7.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

17.8%

No Internet Access

6.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.6%

of households

Smartphone

92.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.6%

of households

Tablet

79.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.6%

Smartphone

92.5%

Desktop / Laptop

90.6%

Tablet

79.7%

Smartphone Only

4.2%

No Computer

4.4%

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

1,950

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL DISTRIBUTION	Community	Purchased surface water	1,500	3
GAITHER MANOR APARTMENTS	Community	Ground water	450	1

92.8% of households in Sykesville have broadband internet access. 74.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.3% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,950 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.