Water Quality Report

Pineville, PA (18946): 34 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Buckingham Twp Furlong)

High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 18946 in Pineville, PA contain 34 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Concerns 34 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-09-30
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 34 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
34 violations 2 risks identified
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
2
Water Systems
4,150
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$632K
Median Home Value237% above state median ($187K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
34/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (8) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 18946 in Pineville, Pennsylvania is mapped to the water system Buckingham Twp Furlong (EPA ID: PA1090159). This system provides water to approximately 4,150 people from groundwater sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Buckingham Twp Furlong PA1090159 4,150 Groundwater
Village of Buckingham Springs PA1090133 1,295 Groundwater

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Buckingham Twp Furlong (PA1090159) on EPA.gov.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Health Risks from Detected Contaminants

Radium-226

High Risk

EPA reference value: 5 pCi/L (MCL for combined Radium-226 & 228)

Increased cancer risk, including bone cancer (known carcinogen)

At-risk groups: people who drink water with radium above the MCL over many years

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): ion exchange (water softener), reverse osmosis, lime softening · Find a filter →

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Radium-228

High Risk

EPA reference value: 5 pCi/L (MCL for combined Radium-226 & 228)

Increased cancer risk, including bone cancer (known carcinogen)

At-risk groups: people who drink water with radium above the MCL over many years

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): ion exchange (water softener), reverse osmosis, lime softening · Find a filter →

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Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (8) MODERATE

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Cost & Community (7) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Pineville

Based on local data for ZIP 18946, these services may benefit homeowners in your area.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 18946 was built around 1963. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Pineville is 1963; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1963 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 18946 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 34 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 18946 (primary system: Buckingham Twp Furlong), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 18946's water come from?

The recorded water source for Buckingham Twp Furlong, a system mapped to ZIP code 18946, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 4,150 people.

How can I get my water tested in Pineville?

If Buckingham Twp Furlong supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

What is the radon risk for 18946?

18946 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Bucks County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Pineville, PA (18946): 34 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/18946/
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Page version: October 2026.

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