Water Quality in New Bethlehem, PA (16242)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16242.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 88% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,513
Population
16
Water Systems
41
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Redbank Valley Mun Auth
Portor Elem Sch C/O Redbank Va
Dianes Food Service
Nu-Be Drag Strip
Lions Share Tasty Freeze
Putneyville Store
All resolvedSpringside Diner
Mahoning Creek Lake
1 health-basedPutneyville Methodist Church
Creek Bend Campground
Drift Inn Mobile Home Park
Long Vu Terrace Mobile Homes
St Charles Methodist Church
A.P.Green Refractories
Bluetown Tavern
All resolvedNew Bethlehem Wesleyan Meth Sc
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
How Does This Compare?
New Bethlehem (16242) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 41.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.