Water Department - FAQs

All septic system permits are applied for with, and issued by the Bucks County Health Department. If you are installing a septic system that the PADEP considers an Alternate System, then §18-217.1.B of the Township Code states that you must execute an O&M Agreement with the Township and submit a nonrefundable $2,500 fee to the Township for the cost of administration, future compliance monitoring, and enforcement.

On the Township side you would need to:

1. Submit a letter to the Board of Supervisors requesting connection to the water system
2. Establish a Professional Services Agreement
3. Connection fee is $1,500 per EDU (Northern is $1,510.09 per EDU)
4. Purchase an EDU - $100
5. Apply for a plumbing permit which includes the $900 water meter fee (this includes a 5/8” water meter and a meter spread). ($1,000 for a 1” meter)
6. Installation of the water meter spread, a backflow preventer and pressure reducing valve by your personnel/contractor to the specifications provided by Plumstead Township
7. Installation of a curb stop/shut off/gate valve where the connection to the water main is at the street
8. Installation of a curb stop/shut off valve in the yard/driveway outside of the building
9. Pressure test, disinfect and sample water line prior to being restored to service
10. Prepare and provide to Plumstead Township an as-built/sketch plan of the connection at both the water main in the street and at the building
11. Establish customer account information for the purpose of quarterly billing for service
12. Establish emergency contact information for emergency/non-emergency notification

Road Opening Permit from PA DOT for opening a state roadway to connect to the public water supply.
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Road Opening Permit from Plumstead Township for opening a roadway to connect to the public water supply.

Plumstead Township charges customers for potable water, water coming into your home. Bucks County Water & Sewer charges for waste water (sewer), water discharged from your home. Plumstead Township and Bucks County Water & Sewer are two separate entities with different billing cycles.

Water payments can be made by mail to 5186 Stump Road, Pipersville, PA 18947. They can also be made in person at the Township Building, located at 5186 Stump Road. For your convenience, there is also a payment mail box on the driveway. Credit Card payments can be made in person or through our website by clicking on the "pay/view" Water Bills Online" button on the home page or general info of our website.

Water service accounts are billed 4 times a year; January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1. Payments are due 30 days after the billing date.

For a final water certification, please send a written request to Plumstead Township Public Works, 5119 Stump Road, Pipersville, PA 18947. There is a $50 fee for the service and requests must be received at least three days prior to the date of settlement. For a sewer certification, please contact Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority at 215-343-2538.

If your question is about water bill (water usage), please contact Public Works at 215-766-0189. If you have a question about "paying" your bill, please call 215-766-8914.

At this time, Plumstead Township does NOT add fluoride to the public water supply.

The water in all of Bucks County is by nature very hard. We do not specifically test for hardness.

The water is routinely monitored for contaminants according to federal and state laws. An annual report (Consumer Confidence Report) is distributed to all water customers. The report is also available on the township website. The report contains information on water quality and common contaminants for which the water is tested.

If there is a leak at the water meter, please report it immediately. Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:30 - 4:00, please call 215-766-0189 and press 1 for General Information. At any other time, please call 215-766-0189 and press 9 for Emergency. Identify yourself as a Plumstead Township Water department customer. Provide your name, address & phone number. Public Works personnel will be contacted.