Historical Compliance Records PA

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

1,800
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
36
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0072 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1994-06-30)
36
Contaminants Flagged
$668K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Twp of Upper Makefield Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$186,452
Median Household Income
34,175
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
4%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

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.

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

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

42 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFOA: 14 ppt, PFOS: 18 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $550
Total Estimated Cost $550

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $550 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 36 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 36 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Twp of Upper Makefield serve? ▼
Twp of Upper Makefield serves approximately 1,800 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Twp of Upper Makefield's water source? ▼
Twp of Upper Makefield draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Twp of Upper Makefield's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0072 mg/L (sample period ending 1994-06-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Twp of Upper Makefield? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Twp of Upper Makefield have a median household income of $186,452 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Twp of Upper Makefield get its water? ▼
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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Twp of Upper Makefield (PA): 36 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1090122/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Twp of Upper Makefield (PA): 36 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1090122/}
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Twp of Upper Makefield (EPA ID: PA1090122) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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