Water Quality in BETHLEHEM, PA (18017)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 18017.

136

Total Violations

Health-Based

132

Monitoring / Reporting

135

Resolved

What does this mean?

135 of 136 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 132 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 26 Population served: 3,233

Violations Detail (136 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Heptachlor	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Heptachlor	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Heptachlor	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Heptachlor	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Heptachlor	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Heptachlor	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Heptachlor	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Heptachlor	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 10, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 10, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Radium-226	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Radium-226	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Radium-228	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Radium-228	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Increased risk of cancer
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 8, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 8, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 8, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 8, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
2,3,7,8-TCDD	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 24, 2021	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(14)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

TTHM

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

Jun 30Resolved

Heptachlor

Jun 30Resolved

Heptachlor

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Jun 30Resolved

Heptachlor

Mar 31Resolved

Heptachlor

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

2024(24)

Chlorine

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

Dec 31Resolved

Heptachlor

Dec 31Resolved

Heptachlor

Dec 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Heptachlor

Mar 31Resolved

Heptachlor

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 10Resolved

Public Notice

Jan 10Resolved

2022(56)

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrite

Dec 31Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Dec 31Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Dec 31Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Dec 31Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Dec 31Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Dec 31Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Dec 31Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Dec 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Dec 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

Dec 31Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrite

Dec 31Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrite

Dec 31Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

Dec 8Resolved

Public Notice

Dec 8Resolved

Public Notice

Dec 8Resolved

Public Notice

Dec 8Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 28Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Sep 30Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Sep 30Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Sep 30Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Sep 30Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Sep 30Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Sep 30Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Sep 30Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Sep 30Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Sep 30Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Sep 30Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Sep 30Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Sep 30Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Sep 30Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Sep 30Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Jun 30Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Jun 30Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Jun 30Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Jun 30Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Jun 30Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Jun 30Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Jun 30Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Jun 30Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Jun 30Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Jun 30Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Jun 30Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD

Jun 30Resolved

How Does This Compare?

BETHLEHEM (18017) has 136 recorded violations, including 4 health-based. 1 remains unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

Water Quality in BETHLEHEM, PA (18017)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (136 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(14)

2024(24)

2023(28)

2022(56)

2021(14)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

Activated Carbon Filter

UV Water Purifier

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