Upper Makefield Enclave
EPA ID: PA1090121 · 25 people served · 1 ZIP code
In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Upper Makefield Enclave posted zero EPA violations serving 25 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Upper Makefield Enclave Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Upper Makefield Enclave serves a community with a median household income of $157,591 and an estimated 29,797 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Upper Makefield Enclave'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.
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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 9 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Upper Makefield Enclave (EPA ID: PA1090121) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 25 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 18940 in Newtown.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 18940 — Newtown
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Upper Makefield Enclave (PA1090121) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upper Makefield Enclave water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Upper Makefield Enclave has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Upper Makefield Enclave serve?
Upper Makefield Enclave serves approximately 25 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Upper Makefield Enclave 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:
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.
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.