Need a plumber in Bucks County, Pennsylvania? Water and sewer providers change from township to township, and homes range from 1950s Levittown slabs to farmhouses on wells. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach a licensed plumber, or pick your town below.
Water, Sewer and Permits in Bucks County
The Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority, an independent nonprofit agency formed in 1962, provides sewer and water service to about 525,000 people in southeastern Pennsylvania. Aqua Pennsylvania and township authorities serve other areas.
In Lower Bucks, water systems draw mainly from the Delaware River. Farther north, many homes have private wells and septic systems.
Bucks County Communities With Local Plumbing Guides
Lower Bucks and Upper Bucks
Lower Bucks, around Bensalem, Bristol and Levittown, is built up with homes from the 1950s through the 1980s on public water and sewer. Central and Upper Bucks have newer subdivisions, old stone farmhouses and many private wells and septic systems. The guides on this page cover Bensalem and Levittown.
Who to Call
- Water main break or bill: the provider on your water bill, often Aqua Pennsylvania or the county authority.
- Sewer main backup: the sewer authority or township on your sewer bill.
- Permits: your township or borough.
- Well or septic trouble: a plumber, pump contractor or septic contractor.
Water Provider, Home Age and Hardness by Bucks County Community
| Community | Water provider | Median home built | Water hardness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensalem | Aqua Pennsylvania | 1975 | Not published |
| Levittown | Depends on the township (providers include Aqua Pennsylvania and the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority) | 1956 | Not published |
Other Places in Bucks County
Bucks County also includes Bristol, Newtown, Doylestown, Warminster, Morrisville, Yardley, Langhorne, Quakertown, New Hope and Perkasie. These places don't have their own guide yet. Call the same number and ask whether a plumber covers your address.
Plumbing Services Available in Bucks County
- Emergency PlumbingBurst pipes, flooding, sewage backups and loss of water, any hour.
- Drain CleaningClogged sinks, tubs, toilets and main sewer lines.
- Water Heater Repair & ReplacementNo hot water, leaking tanks, tank and tankless repair or replacement.
- Leak Detection & RepairHidden, slab and pipe leaks found and fixed before they cause damage.
- Sewer Line RepairCamera inspection, sewer repair and trenchless replacement.
- Pipe Repair & RepipingBurst, frozen and corroded pipes repaired or replaced.
- Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking and broken toilets repaired or replaced.
- Faucet & Fixture RepairFaucets, garbage disposals and shower valves.
- Sump Pump RepairSump pump repair, replacement and battery backups.
- Gas Line RepairGas leak repair and appliance hookups by licensed plumbers.
- Water Softeners & FiltrationWater softeners, whole-house filtration and well pumps.
- Commercial Plumbing & BackflowCommercial plumbing service and backflow testing.
Questions About Plumbers in Bucks County
Who supplies water in Bucks County, Pennsylvania?
It depends on the township. Aqua Pennsylvania, the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority and local authorities all serve parts of the county, and many rural homes use private wells.