Is Warminster Heights, PA Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Warminster Heights tap water meets federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards but 1 of 1 ZIP code show detections above EPA health guidelines, primarily for PFPeA. A certified filter is recommended for households that want an additional layer of protection.
Where Does Warminster Heights Get Its Water?
Water in Warminster Heights, PA is provided by 5 public water systems: WARWICK TWP WATER & SEWER AUTH, AQUA PA MAIN SYSTEM, BCWSA MAIN LOWER SOUTH, NORTHAMPTON BUCKS CO MUN AUTH and WARMINSTER MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY.
How Is Warminster Heights Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine and calcium hypochlorite and chloramines and ozone. Treatment includes air stripping, conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), granular activated carbon filtration, groundwater disinfection, ion exchange, membrane filtration and post-ozone biofiltration.
What's in Warminster Heights Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Warminster Heights public water systems. 1 of 1 ZIP codes showed detections above EPA health guidelines.
| Contaminant | Peak detected | EPA guideline | ZIPs detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFPeA | 0.0285 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 1 ZIP | Above guideline |
| lithium | 9 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFTrDA | 0.007 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| HFPO-DA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Warminster Heights
Based on EPA monitoring data, 1 of 1 ZIP codes in Warminster Heights have recorded detections above EPA health guidelines. Sensitive populations such as infants, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems may benefit from an additional layer of protection such as a certified point-of-use filter.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Warminster Heights Tap Water
Is Warminster Heights tap water safe to drink?
Warminster Heights tap water meets Safe Drinking Water Act requirements but 1 of 1 ZIP codes show contaminant levels above EPA health-based guidelines. A certified point-of-use filter adds an extra layer of protection.
What contaminants are in Warminster Heights tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Warminster Heights water systems include: PFPeA, lithium, PFTrDA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Warminster Heights get its drinking water?
Warminster Heights receives water from 5 public water systems, including WARWICK TWP WATER & SEWER AUTH.
Do I need a water filter in Warminster Heights?
If your ZIP code is among those with detections above EPA health guidelines, choose a filter certified for the specific contaminants shown in your ZIP report. Reverse osmosis is generally the broadest option for PFAS, lithium, and many other dissolved contaminants.
How often is Warminster Heights tap water tested?
Public water systems in Warminster Heights are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-09-03.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Warminster Heights
- 18974 - Warminster Heights tap water report Higher concern
Water utilities serving Warminster Heights, PA
Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.
- WARMINSTER MUNICIPAL AUTHORITYAction advised
Also covers / overlaps with
- Ivyland, PA
- Northampton, PA · Township
- Warminster, PA · Township
- Warwick, PA · Township