Water Treatment in Buckingham Township, PA
Buckingham Township, nestled in the scenic Upper Delaware River region of Wayne County, Pennsylvania, relies heavily on private wells for its water supply. Situated amidst the rolling hills and near the Dyberry Creek, residents here often encounter specific water quality challenges that necessitate tailored water treatment solutions to ensure safe and pleasant drinking water.
- ZIP
- 18416
- Nearest Water
- Dyberry Creek
- Typical Hardness
- 10-25 gpg
- Geology
- glacial till over Catskill Formation sandstone/shale
Tested Water Quality in Buckingham Township
Buckingham Township is served by Buckingham Heights (small) on a private well (primarily) supply. Recent compliance testing for this system flagged Uranium, Iron (trace), —. Lake Como, Starlight area. USGS data: uranium above EWG guideline. Rural well water area. For a household on this supply we most often install a Full Well Treatment + RO setup.
- Water Authority
- Buckingham Heights (small)
- Primary Supply
- Private Well (Primarily)
- Population Served
- 3,800
- Radium (tested)
- 0.71 pCi/L
- Iron Risk
- High
- Manganese Risk
- Medium
- Bacteria Risk
- Medium
Figures above come from published compliance testing for the system serving Buckingham Township. Your own tap can still differ after it leaves the main — our free in-home test measures what actually reaches your fixtures.
What We See in Buckingham Township Wells
Given Buckingham Township's geology of glacial till over Catskill Formation sandstone and shale, many private wells experience hard water, often in the 10-25 gpg range, leading to scale buildup and reduced soap efficiency. Water softeners are a common and effective solution for residents.
The acidic soil conditions prevalent in the Pocono foothills, where Buckingham Township is situated, often result in low pH well water. This can lead to pinhole leaks in plumbing and blue-green staining from copper pipe corrosion.
Iron and manganese are frequently found in Buckingham Township's well water, causing orange or black staining on fixtures and laundry. Sulfur odor, sometimes described as a 'rotten egg' smell, is also a common complaint, indicating the presence of hydrogen sulfide gas.
Buckingham Township sits near Bethany, Damascus, Lebanon, Mount Pleasant — we cover all of them with the same local crew.