Utilities & Infrastructure in Westminster, MD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.4%

of households

No Internet

11.8%

of households

Total Households

7,930

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

74.4%

Cellular Data Plan

79.9%

Satellite

1.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.0%

No Internet Access

11.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.4%

of households

Smartphone

82.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.5%

of households

Tablet

61.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.4%

Smartphone

82.9%

Desktop / Laptop

76.5%

Tablet

61.4%

Smartphone Only

8.8%

No Computer

9.6%

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

62,913

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CITY OF WESTMINSTER	Community	Surface water	35,256	0
FREEDOM DISTRICT	Community	Surface water	24,867	0
WAKEFIELD VALLEY	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	2,436	1
BARK HILL	Community	Ground water	163	0
PLEASANT VALLEY	Community	Ground water	139	0
TEBBSTON ON MAGOTHY	Community	Ground water	52	5

84.9% of households in Westminster have broadband internet access. 74.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.8% of households have no internet access. 8.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 62,913 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.