Village of Buckingham Springs
EPA ID: PA1090133 · 1,295 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Village of Buckingham Springs (PA1090133): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Village of Buckingham Springs has 6 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 1,295 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Village of Buckingham Springs Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Village of Buckingham Springs have a median household income of $195,838 and about 20,721 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Village of Buckingham Springs'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. 23 detections recorded. 6 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
Village of Buckingham Springs (EPA ID: PA1090133) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,295 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Nitrite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2022 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 11, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 11, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Nitrite | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.2535 mg/L (1997-12-31).
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 Village of Buckingham Springs (PA1090133) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Village of Buckingham Springs water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Village of Buckingham Springs; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Village of Buckingham Springs serve?
Village of Buckingham Springs serves approximately 1,295 people across 4 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Village of Buckingham Springs get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Village of Buckingham Springs (PA): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1090133/
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