Water Treatment and Plumbing Services in Churchville, PA 18966
Churchville is a quiet, well-established community tucked into Northampton Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. With Colonial-era roots, wide tree-lined streets, and landmarks like the Churchville Nature Center and the beloved Churchville Inn, this neighborhood blends historic character with suburban family life. The Northampton Township portion of ZIP code 18966 is primarily served by the Northampton, Bucks County, Municipal Authority (NBCMA), which draws on surface and groundwater sources across the region. Some properties in and around Churchville continue to rely on private wells, and those homeowners face a particularly urgent water quality challenge. Dierolf Plumbing and Water Treatment serves Churchville and its neighbors including Richboro, Holland, Warminster, and Southampton, bringing our testing-first approach directly to your door.
Churchville sits at the center of one of the most serious PFAS contamination situations in Pennsylvania. The Northampton Township Board of Supervisors has formally urged the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to address PFAS contamination affecting over 500 households in the Churchville area, with contamination tracing back to the former Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster (NAWC), an EPA Superfund Site. Groundwater studies conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed PFAS migration from the NAWC into surrounding Northampton Township neighborhoods. The NBCMA is currently executing a multi-phase Navy-funded remediation project to connect affected private well properties to the public water system, but hundreds of homes remain on wells in the interim. If your Churchville property uses a private well, professional water testing for PFAS and other contaminants is not optional, it is essential. Read more about these “forever chemicals” in our article on how PFAS get into your drinking water and our deep-dive into Safeguarding Bucks County’s Water.
Beyond PFAS, Bucks County municipal water is subject to the hard water conditions common across the region. Surface water drawn from the Neshaminy Creek watershed and treated by NBCMA tends to carry moderate to hard mineral content, typically in the range of 7 to 14 grains per gallon. Hard water silently stresses plumbing, shortens the life of water heaters and appliances, and leaves mineral deposits on fixtures, glassware, and shower doors. A whole-home water softener is the most efficient solution, and when paired with a reverse osmosis drinking water system at the kitchen tap, Churchville homeowners get complete protection: soft water throughout the house and PFAS-reduced drinking water right where they need it most. Chlorine and chloramines used for municipal disinfection can also affect water taste and odor; our drinking water systems address these concerns as well.
Whether you live near the Churchville Reservoir, just off Bristol Road near Churchville Nature Center, or in one of the established neighborhoods close to Council Rock South, Dierolf Plumbing and Water Treatment is ready to help. We start every job with a free in-home water test, zero pressure, zero guesswork. From private well systems and well inspections to residential plumbing and water heater installations, our licensed technicians cover every water need your Churchville home may have.
Local Water Snapshot: Churchville, PA
- Water Source: Northampton, Bucks County, Municipal Authority (NBCMA); some properties on private wells
- Hardness Levels: Moderate to Hard (est. 7-14 GPG)
- Contaminants of Concern: PFAS/PFOS/PFOA (NAWC Warminster EPA Superfund contamination migrating into Northampton Township), chlorination byproducts (TTHMs)
- Disinfection: Chlorine / Chloramines
Churchville Water Treatment and Plumbing Services
At Dierolf Plumbing and Water Treatment, our approach in Churchville starts with a fact, not a guess. Given that Northampton Township’s Churchville area sits directly in the zone of PFAS contamination migrating from the former Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster, Bucks County’s most well-documented groundwater threat, we believe every homeowner in ZIP code 18966 deserves to know exactly what is in their water before we recommend anything. Our certified technicians conduct a free, comprehensive water test that covers hardness, PFAS indicators, bacteria, chlorine levels, and more. Only after we understand your specific water profile do we recommend a solution, whether that is a reverse osmosis system for PFAS and chemical reduction, a whole-home water softener for hard water, or a combination system tailored to your home.
Churchville is a community with real water challenges, and we take that seriously. The NBCMA is actively working to connect contaminated private wells to public water through a Navy-funded multi-phase remediation project, but that process takes time and not every property is yet covered. In the meantime, Churchville families should not wait. Dierolf Plumbing and Water Treatment has been helping Bucks County homeowners protect their water quality for years, and we are proud to be a trusted local resource for Northampton Township. We show up on time, we explain everything clearly, we clean up after ourselves, and we stand behind our work. Your water quality matters, and so does your confidence in the people you let into your home.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Churchville
My Churchville home is on a private well. How serious is the PFAS risk here?
Very serious and very local. The Northampton Township Board of Supervisors has formally asked the Pennsylvania DEP to address PFAS contamination affecting over 500 households in the Churchville area, all linked to the former Naval Air Warfare Center in nearby Warminster. The Navy and NBCMA are actively running a multi-phase remediation project to connect PFAS-affected private wells to public water, but that process is ongoing and not every property is included yet. The only way to confirm your well’s status is through certified testing. Our team offers comprehensive well water testing and, where PFAS are detected, we install reverse osmosis drinking water systems proven to reduce PFAS at the point of use. You can also read our article on Safeguarding Bucks County’s Water: Tackling PFAS for more context.
I’m on NBCMA public water in Churchville. Do I still need water treatment?
Possibly, yes. NBCMA works hard to deliver water that meets federal and state standards, but “meets standards” is not the same as “optimized for your home.” Municipal water in this region contains chlorine or chloramines for disinfection, which can cause taste and odor issues. It also carries moderate to hard mineral content that causes scale buildup in pipes, water heaters, and appliances over time. A whole-home water softener addresses the hardness issue, protecting your water heater and plumbing. A reverse osmosis system at the kitchen tap gives you cleaner, better-tasting drinking water. We recommend starting with a free water test so you know exactly what you are dealing with before investing in any equipment.
How do I know if my Churchville well needs maintenance or inspection?
Annual well inspections are strongly recommended for any private well in Northampton Township, especially given the documented PFAS contamination migrating through local groundwater. Signs that your well may need attention include changes in water taste, odor, or color, drops in water pressure, or visible sediment. Even if everything looks normal, bacteria and chemical contamination are invisible without testing. Our team offers well inspections, well system services, and well water treatment throughout Bucks County. For homeowners considering a real estate transaction, we also handle well inspections and water testing for real estate closings. Read our full guide on your annual well water check-up for more information.
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