Water System Report PA

Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene

EPA ID: PA1090097 · 900 people served · 3 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene has supplied tap water to 900 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

900
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$491K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$114,874
Median Household Income
56,618
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
33th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene serves a community with a median household income of $114,874 and an estimated 56,618 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% 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

Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
67th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
87th
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 67th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 87th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 19 detections recorded. 5 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.018 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

F 41 violations
D 8 violations
D 0 violations
F 5 violations
Westtown School
900 people
C 12 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $800
PFAS Treatment $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene (EPA ID: PA1090097) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 900 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene (PA1090097) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene serve?

Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene serves approximately 900 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene 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
309
Unknown Material
0
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 2002-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 900
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?
Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene serve?
Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene serves approximately 900 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene's water source?
Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene's service area?
The Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene service area has a median household income of $114,874. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene get its water?
Nwwa Olde Colonial Greene'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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