Water System Report PA

Durham Quarters Apts

EPA ID: PA1090044 · 25 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Durham Quarters Apts has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 25 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

25
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$604K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2025) to 1 (2026). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Durham Quarters Apts Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$136,615
Median Household Income
6,676
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Durham Quarters Apts serves a community with a median household income of $136,615 and an estimated 6,676 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Durham Quarters Apts's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Bucks County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Durham Quarters Apts (EPA ID: PA1090044) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 25 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 18947 in Pipersville.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Durham Quarters Apts (PA1090044) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Durham Quarters Apts water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Durham Quarters Apts has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Durham Quarters Apts serve?

Durham Quarters Apts serves approximately 25 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Durham Quarters Apts get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
3
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2001-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 25
Reported to Pennsylvania

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Durham Quarters Apts meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Durham Quarters Apts serve?
Durham Quarters Apts serves approximately 25 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Durham Quarters Apts's water source?
Durham Quarters Apts draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Durham Quarters Apts's service area?
The Durham Quarters Apts service area has a median household income of $136,615. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Durham Quarters Apts get its water?
Durham Quarters Apts's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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