Buckingham Township

What Buckingham Township does

Buckingham Township is a municipal government entity serving over 20,000 residents across 33 square miles in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — the largest township by area in the county. Established in 1700 and now operating under its 325th-anniversary commemorative cycle, the township delivers comprehensive public services through nine operating departments: Administration, Police (23 sworn officers), Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Building and Zoning, Finance, Fire Marshal, Stormwater Management, and Water and Wastewater.

The township's core technology assets center on municipal infrastructure: water and wastewater treatment (including the Hearthstone PFAS Treatment Facility under construction to address PFOA contamination at the Cold Spring Water System), conservation-design stormwater management systems, public safety communications, and an online utility billing portal hosted via Edmunds Associates (WIPP). The proprietary PFAS treatment initiative, branded "Safe to Sip," targets reducing PFOA and PFOS levels below 4 parts per trillion and represents a major capital modernization project funded by over $2 million in grants plus an $865,853 low-interest PennVEST loan announced in April 2026.

Revenue mechanics combine property taxes and recurring township fees (subscription-like base), quarterly water and wastewater billing on a usage basis, and transaction-based fees for building permits, park pavilion rentals, and police reports. Distribution is direct-to-resident through the township administrative building, online portal, phone/email channels, and on-site facilities including four major parks totaling 171+ acres (Holicong, Hansell, George M. Bush, and Wetlands Nature Area). The township maintains multiple sustainability designations (Bird Town PA, Tree City USA, SolSmart, Silver Community, 2025 Land Ethics Award) and operates active volunteer commissions for environmental advisory, historic preservation, and parks and recreation governance.

Name

Buckingham Township

Legal name

Buckingham Township

Website

https://buckinghampa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1700

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Buckingham Township is a municipal government in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, serving over 20,000 residents across 33 square miles with police, public works, water/wastewater utilities, parks, and code enforcement services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Public Finance Activities (92113), Police Protection (922120), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Municipal Finance, Treasury, Budget & Procurement (BPAIACAC), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Water and wastewater utilities
• Parks and recreation
• Building and zoning

Headquarters

HQ city

Buckingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes and Township Fees: Primary revenue from property taxes and various township fees including building permits, zoning fees, and administrative fees
2. Water and Wastewater Utilities: Quarterly billing for water and sewer services. Water from wells, moderately hard (100-150 mg/l hardness). Average consumption 18,000-23,000 gallons per quarter for family of 4
3. Recreation Programs and Rentals: Revenue from park pavilion rentals ($100 escrow fee), meeting room rentals ($20 per use with $50 deposit), and summer programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Buckingham Township provides comprehensive municipal government services to its 20,000+ residents across 33 square miles in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Core offerings include public safety (23 sworn police officers), water and wastewater utilities, parks and recreation across four major parks, building and zoning enforcement, public works, stormwater management, and fire marshal services. The township is funded through property taxes, utility fees, permits, and intergovernmental grants.

Product overview

Buckingham Township operates as a municipal government providing public services to residents across 33 square miles in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The township's offerings consist of core municipal services including public safety (police and fire marshal), public works, water and wastewater management with the Safe to Sip PFAS treatment initiative, parks and recreation programs at four major parks, environmental sustainability through the Sustainable Buckingham initiative, and historical preservation through the Buckingham 325 program. The township also provides building and zoning services, stormwater management, and community engagement through various boards and commissions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Safe to Sip in Buckingham Township: Initiative to address PFAS contamination in local water supply and keep residents informed about groundwater quality
• Sustainable Buckingham
• Buckingham 325

Products and services

• Police Department Services

Quantifiable outcome

• PFAS levels reduced below 4ppt through Hearthstone Treatment Facility
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner$750 educational stipend awarded to Buckingham Township Fire Marshal's Office to support community outreach and fire prevention education efforts focused on residential sprinkler systems.
• North Wales Water AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides water service to Durham Village development within Buckingham Township. Ongoing PFAS mitigation project and water quality monitoring for affected customers.
• Neshaminy Watershed AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with Buckingham Environmental Advisory Commission for rain barrel events and watershed protection education.
• Master Watershed Stewards of Bucks CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for environmental education programs including rain barrel events and septic system maintenance seminars.
• Lingohocken Fire CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal fire department partner participating in Battle of the Badges Blood Drive and community safety events.
• Midway Fire CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal fire department partner in community events including Battle of the Badges Blood Drive and auxiliary support.
• Town and Country PlayersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal theater organization. Buckingham Township provided free pre-show tickets to Tuck Everlasting production as community arts support.
• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular blood drive partner hosting multiple drives annually at township facilities including Battle of the Badges Blood Drive.
• Peddler's VillageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for National Night Out community policing event with Buckingham Township Police Department.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lower Makefield Township: Bucks County township of similar residential scale with full-service municipal operations including police, public works, parks, and water utilities. Comparable suburban tax base and community-programming model.
• Plumstead Township: Bucks County township of similar population scale with comparable service portfolio (police, public works, parks, water utilities) and similar dependence on PennVEST for water infrastructure projects.
• Warwick Township, Bucks County: Bucks County suburban township with comparable municipal service offerings and population scale. Operates under the same Pennsylvania township legal framework as Buckingham.
• New Britain Township: Neighboring Bucks County township with comparable population and service portfolio including parks, police, and public works. Similar regulatory and grant-funding environment.
• Warrington Township, Bucks County: Adjacent Bucks County township of similar suburban character and population scale. Provides comparable municipal services (police, public works, parks, water/sewer) to a residential tax base, making it the closest operating peer to Buckingham.
• Newtown Township, Bucks County: Bucks County suburban township providing similar municipal service portfolio (police, public works, parks, environmental programs). Comparable population scale and home-rule governance structure.
• Upper Makefield Township: Adjacent Bucks County township offering comparable municipal services and managing similar rural-to-suburban transition dynamics. Comparable environmental and water-quality program priorities.
• Northampton Township, Bucks County: One of the largest townships in Bucks County by population, offering police, public works, parks and recreation, and water/wastewater services. Highly comparable governance and service-mix model for a suburban Bucks County municipality.
• Solebury Township: Neighboring Bucks County township with similar mix of residential land use, environmental programs, and water/wastewater services. Faces comparable PFAS and stormwater management pressures.
• Doylestown Township: Neighboring Bucks County township with comparable suburban profile and a full suite of municipal departments (police, public works, parks and recreation, water/sewer). Operates under the same Pennsylvania township governance framework and faces similar regulatory and demographic dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BuckinghamEMA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BuckinghamBoardMeetings-wq1dm
• Facebookfacebook.com/BuckinghamTownship
• Instagraminstagram.com/buckinghamtownship
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/buckinghamtownship

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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