Water System Report PA

Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge

EPA ID: PA1090148 · 1,704 people served · 3 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge has supplied tap water to 1,704 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

1,704
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$604K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2025) to 2 (2026). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$136,615
Median Household Income
30,641
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge serves a community with a median household income of $136,615 and an estimated 30,641 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% 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. 16 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 3 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

C 7 violations
D 5 violations
D 4 violations
Cresson Boro Water Sys
1,700 people
0 violations
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $400
Total Estimated Cost $3,400

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 $3,400 (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

Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge (EPA ID: PA1090148) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,704 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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: 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 the full compliance record for Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge (PA1090148) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge serve?

Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge serves approximately 1,704 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
0
Unknown Material
1,066
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
Population served: 1,704
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?
Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge serve?
Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge serves approximately 1,704 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge's water source?
Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge's service area?
The Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge service area has a median household income of $136,615. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge get its water?
Plumstead Twp Patriots Ridge's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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