Bethlehem, PA Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
6 ZIP codes · 27 EPA violations
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); 4 ZIP codes carry 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
Every ZIP code 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 | No data |
| 3 | 18018 | 65 | C | 6 | No data |
| 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
- 27 total violations across Bethlehem
- 1 health-based violations
- 4 of 4 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 4 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 9 | 4 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7 | 4 |
| E. coli | 4 | 4 |
| Contaminant 0700 | 3 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 2 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Bethlehem?
ZIP code 18020 has the highest safety score 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, 27 EPA violations are recorded; 0 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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