Water Treatment and Plumbing Services in Ivyland, PA 18974
Ivyland is one of Pennsylvania’s most charming small boroughs, tucked into Bucks County just minutes from Warminster and Northampton Township. With most of the borough listed on the National Register of Historic Places and described as “perhaps the finest collection of Victorian buildings in the state,” Ivyland is a community where heritage matters. At Dierolf Plumbing and Water Treatment, we bring that same respect for quality to your home’s water. Ivyland Borough is served by the Warminster Municipal Authority (WMA), which purchases surface water from the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority (BCWSA). If your home or business sits outside the municipal service area, you may be relying on a private well, and regular well water testing and maintenance is essential in this region.
Ivyland and the surrounding Warminster corridor carry one of the most significant PFAS contamination histories in the United States. PFAS “forever chemicals” were detected in WMA public supply wells as early as 2013, tracing back to decades of firefighting foam (AFFF) use at the former Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster. Federal studies confirmed PFAS in 93 out of 100 private wells within a 1 to 3-mile radius of the site. While the WMA has taken contaminated wells offline and installed treatment infrastructure, homeowners throughout the 18974 ZIP code deserve confirmation that their household water meets the most current health standards. Our team recommends professional water testing as the only reliable way to know what is actually coming out of your tap. For more context on PFAS risks in this area, read our article on how forever chemicals get into your drinking water and our breakdown of Safeguarding Bucks County’s Water: Tackling PFAS.
Beyond PFAS, water hardness is a persistent issue across Bucks County. Hard water from surface sources typically ranges from moderately to very hard, leaving mineral deposits on fixtures, reducing appliance efficiency, and affecting how your skin and hair feel after a shower. If you have noticed scale buildup on faucets, spots on dishes, or soap that does not lather well, a whole-home water softener can address these problems at the source. Homeowners looking to eliminate PFAS and other chemical contaminants from drinking water often pair a softener with a reverse osmosis drinking water system at the kitchen tap, which is among the most effective point-of-use solutions available. Chlorine and chloramines used in municipal disinfection can also impart taste and odor concerns; our drinking water systems are designed to handle exactly these challenges.
When you call Dierolf Plumbing and Water Treatment, we start with a free water test, not a sales pitch. This “testing first” philosophy means every recommendation we make is grounded in what your specific water actually contains. Whether you live near the Ivyland Historic District on Wilson Avenue, the Ann’s Choice senior living campus, or in one of the newer neighborhoods off Jacksonville Road, our technicians know this area and the water challenges that come with it. We proudly serve Ivyland and neighboring communities including Warminster, Warwick Township, Northampton, Horsham, and Doylestown. For any plumbing needs alongside your water treatment, our residential plumbing services and water heater installations are available throughout Bucks County.
Local Water Snapshot: Ivyland, PA
- Water Source: Warminster Municipal Authority (WMA) / BCWSA surface water; some properties on private wells
- Hardness Levels: Moderate to Hard (est. 7-14 GPG depending on source blend)
- Contaminants of Concern: PFAS/PFOS/PFOA (former NAWC Warminster contamination), TTHMs (chlorination byproducts), chlorine/chloramines
- Disinfection: Chlorine / Chloramines
Fix Ivyland's Hard Water and PFAS Problems
At Dierolf Plumbing and Water Treatment, our approach to serving Ivyland homeowners starts with one simple principle: we test before we recommend. Ivyland sits in one of the most PFAS-impacted ZIP codes in Bucks County, with the legacy of the former Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster casting a long shadow over local groundwater. Rather than guessing what might be in your water, our certified technicians conduct a free, comprehensive water test to identify exactly what is present, whether that is elevated PFAS levels, hard water minerals, disinfection byproducts, or bacteria in private well supplies. Only then do we recommend a solution, whether that is a reverse osmosis system for PFAS removal, a whole-home water softener, or a combination tailored to your household.
Ivyland may be one of Bucks County’s smallest boroughs, but its water challenges are anything but small. Our team has been solving hard water, PFAS contamination, and well water issues for homeowners across the 18974 ZIP code and surrounding Warminster area for years. We install systems from leading manufacturers, provide ongoing service and maintenance, and stand behind our work with honest pricing and transparent communication. From the Victorian-era homes along Pennsylvania Avenue to the newer developments near Jacksonville Road, we treat every Ivyland home with the same care and attention to detail. If you have questions about your water, we are always ready to start with a conversation and a test, not a sales pitch.
What Our Customers Say
“Ethan was knowledgeable and helpful! Thanks for the service and answering all of our questions about water.”
— Ben P
“Justin was great. He worked quickly and very competently on our new hot water heater and water softener! He also took time after the install to go over all the steps we might sometime need. But we told him we will call him at Dierolf if we have any issues. We certainly don’t expect any as he did such a good job!! Liz and Joh Q.”
— Elizabeth Q
“Had a new water softener and RO installed. Work was done promptly and area was cleaned up. All questions were answered. We would highly recommend Dierolf Plumbing.”
— Deborah K
Frequently Asked Questions in Ivyland
Is Ivyland water still affected by PFAS contamination from Warminster?
The Warminster Municipal Authority has removed contaminated wells from service and installed treatment systems, but the legacy of PFAS contamination from the former Naval Air Warfare Center is ongoing. Private wells within the 18974 ZIP code may still carry elevated PFAS levels. The only way to know your household’s actual exposure is through professional testing. Our team offers certified water testing and, where PFAS are detected, we recommend and install reverse osmosis drinking water systems, which are among the most effective technologies for PFAS reduction at the point of use. You can also read more about the issue in our article on Safeguarding Bucks County’s Water: Tackling PFAS.
Why does my Ivyland tap water taste like chlorine, and what can I do about it?
Ivyland’s municipal water is disinfected with chlorine or chloramines, which can leave an unpleasant taste and odor in your tap water. While these disinfectants are necessary to make water safe for distribution, they are not something most homeowners want to drink or cook with every day. A point-of-use reverse osmosis system or an ultrafiltration drinking water system will remove chlorine, chloramines, and a wide range of other contaminants from your kitchen water. For whole-home chlorine reduction, we can discuss options during a free water consultation. See our article on chlorine and chloramine concerns in Pennsylvania for more information.
My Ivyland home has hard water. Will a water softener really make a difference?
Absolutely. Bucks County surface water tends to be moderately to very hard, which means elevated levels of calcium and magnesium in your water. Over time, hard water causes scale buildup inside pipes and water-using appliances, reduces the efficiency of your water heater, dulls laundry, and leaves spots on dishes and glass. A properly sized whole-home water softener eliminates these problems at the point of entry, protecting your plumbing, your appliances, and your skin. Many Ivyland homeowners also notice lower soap and detergent usage and longer appliance lifespans after installation. Read more about the benefits in our guide on 7 ways a water softener protects your water heater and saves you money.
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