Lead Exceeds EPA Action Level in 2 Areas - Bethlehem, PA
6 ZIP codes · 15 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 6 ZIP codes across Bethlehem, PA. The area averages a grade C (65/100); water systems associated with 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Bethlehem, PA. We compared 6 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade C (65/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 4 | 100% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Bethlehem ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18020 | 66 | C | 3 | No data |
| 2 | 18017 | 65 | C | 6 | Above EPA action level |
| 3 | 18018 | 65 | C | 6 | Above EPA action level |
| 4 | 18015 | 62 | C | 12 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 5 | 18016 | — | — | — | No data |
| 6 | 18025 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 3 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 15 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Bethlehem ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 1 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 4 of 4 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 2 of 4 ZIP records with known lead status are served by a system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeded the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9 | 4 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 7 | 4 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 4 | 4 |
| Groundwater Rule | 3 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 2 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Bethlehem has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 18020 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Bethlehem at 66/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Bethlehem water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 4 directly mapped ZIP records, 15 EPA violations are recorded; 2 of 4 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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