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VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,295 people · Pennsylvania

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
PA1090133
Violations
63

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.254 mg/L0.015 mg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: August 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS

Is VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS water safe to drink?

VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS water receives a grade of D (29/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 63 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS detected?

1 contaminants were tested in VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS have any EPA violations?

Yes, VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS has 63 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MON, MR, RPT.

How many people does VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS serve?

VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS serves approximately 1,295 people, Pennsylvania.

What type of water does VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS provide?

VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is PA1090133.

How does VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS scores 29/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Pennsylvania state page for a full comparison of water systems.