Northampton Bucks Co. Mun. Auth. (PA) Water Quality

Northampton Bucks Co. Mun. Auth. is a large public water system in EPA region 3 that provides tap water for the 18940, 18966, 19053 zip codes. It has 20 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 29.885 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 80.2 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Northampton Bucks Co. Mun. Auth. water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (34)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (34)

1,3-butadiene (34)

1,4-dioxane (34)

1-butanol (34)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (17)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (17)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (17)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (17)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (48)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (48)

2-methoxyethanol (34)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (34)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (48)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (17)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (17)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (32)

anatoxin-a (6)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (34)

bromomethane (34)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (34)

chlorate (46)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (34)

chloromethane (34)

chlorpyrifos (32)

chromium (46)

chromium-6 (46)

cobalt (46)

cylindrospermopsin (6)

dimethipin (32)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (47)

ethoprop (32)

Germanium (34)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (17)

lithium (17)

Manganese (34)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (48)

molinate (48)

molybdenum (46)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (17)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (17)

nitrobenzene (48)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (17)

o-toluidine (34)

oxyfluorfen (32)

perchlorate (48)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (17)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (17)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (17)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (51)

perfluorobutanoic acid (17)

perfluorodecanoic acid (17)

perfluorododecanoic acid (17)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (17)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (51)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (51)

perfluorohexanoic acid (17)

perfluorononanoic acid (51)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (51)

perfluorooctanoic acid (51)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (17)

perfluoropentanoic acid (17)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (17)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (17)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (17)

profenofos (32)

quinoline (34)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (48)

strontium (46)

tebuconazole (32)

terbacil (48)

total microcystins (7)

Total Permethrin (32)

tribufos (32)

vanadium (46)

Sampling Facilities

Well #1 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #1 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 1 00101EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #2 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #2 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 2 00102EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #3 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #3 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 3 00103EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #4 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #4 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 4 00104EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #7 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #7 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 7 00105EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #8 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #8 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 8 00106EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #9 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #9 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 9 00107EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #11 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #11 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 11 00108EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #10 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #10 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 10 00109EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #12 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #12 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 12 00110EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #5 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #5 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 5 00111EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #6 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #6 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
WELL 6 EP 00112EEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #16 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #16 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #17 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #17 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well #13 Treatment
Ground Water (GW)

Well #13 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Purchased Water Connection
Multiple Sources (MX)

Antler Drive InterconnectionEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

Bristol Rd. Pump St.Distribution System (DS)
Antler Dr. Pump St.Distribution System (DS)
1845 Powderhorn Ct.Distribution System (DS)
Humphreys Dr. Pump St.Distribution System (DS)

Distribution System - MX
Multiple Sources (MX)

DSMRT for BCWSA, Wells 4, 5, 8, 9 & 10Maximum Residence Time (MR)

BCWSA Intertie
Surface Water (SW)

EPTDS from BCWSAEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System - GW
Ground Water (GW)

DSMRT for Wells 1, 7 & 16Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Wells 2, 3, 11 & 17Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Well 12Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Wells 6 & 13Maximum Residence Time (MR)

FAQ

Is Northampton Bucks Co. Mun. Auth. tap water safe to drink?

When was Northampton Bucks Co. Mun. Auth. last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on March 19th, 2025.