Water System Report PA

Dock Woods Community

EPA ID: PA1460010 · 72 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Dock Woods Community recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 72 people.

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

72
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$702K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dock Woods Community Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$161,146
Median Household Income
79,178
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
37th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dock Woods Community serves a community with a median household income of $161,146 and an estimated 79,178 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% 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

Dock Woods Community'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
63th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
83th
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 63th 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 83th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% 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. 23 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,600
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
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

Dock Woods Community (EPA ID: PA1460010) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 72 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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Dock Woods Community (PA1460010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dock Woods Community water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Dock Woods Community has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Dock Woods Community serve?

Dock Woods Community serves approximately 72 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Dock Woods Community 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
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: 72
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?
Dock Woods Community meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Dock Woods Community serve?
Dock Woods Community serves approximately 72 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Dock Woods Community's water source?
Dock Woods Community draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Dock Woods Community's service area?
The Dock Woods Community service area has a median household income of $161,146. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Dock Woods Community get its water?
Dock Woods Community'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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