Twp of Upper Makefield
EPA ID: PA1090122 ยท 1,800 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Twp of Upper Makefield (PA1090122): 36 violations on record since 2021. Twp of Upper Makefield's EPA record lists 36 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 1,800 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Twp of Upper Makefield Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Twp of Upper Makefield have a median household income of $186,452 and about 34,175 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Twp of Upper Makefield's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
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 in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 16 detections recorded. 4 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
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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
Twp of Upper Makefield (EPA ID: PA1090122) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,800 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 36 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Arsenic | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Barium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Cadmium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Chromium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | CYANIDE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Fluoride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Mercury | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Fluoride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | CYANIDE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Antimony, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Beryllium, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Thallium, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Nitrite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Arsenic | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Barium | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Cadmium | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| CYANIDE | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Chromium | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Antimony, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Chromium | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Mercury | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| CYANIDE | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Antimony, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Beryllium, Total | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Thallium, Total | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.0072 mg/L (1994-06-30).
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by PA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Twp of Upper Makefield (PA1090122) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Twp of Upper Makefield water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Twp of Upper Makefield; its 36 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Twp of Upper Makefield serve?
Twp of Upper Makefield serves approximately 1,800 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Twp of Upper Makefield get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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