ZipCheckup grade for 18343: C.

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C 57

Mount Bethel, PA (18343): 29 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 57/100

EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Portland Boro Authority)

High County Radon Potential NFIP Claim History

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 18343 in Mount Bethel, PA contain 29 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score
C 57/100
Water Quality Concerns 29 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Moderate 0.008 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 1996-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 134 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 29 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.008 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
  • Flood 134 cumulative NFIP claim records. This historical count is not a current property-risk verdict.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
29 violations 1 risk identified
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
C
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 57 / 100
Bottom 14% of U.S. ZIP codes
3
Water Systems
1,100
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.008 mg/L
Reported Lead Result3.5× the national median for this measure
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$274K
Median Home Value46% above state median ($187K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 57/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
42/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
71/100
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (8) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 18343 in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania is mapped to the water system Portland Boro Authority (EPA ID: PA3480059). This system provides water to approximately 1,100 people from groundwater sources.

There are 3 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Portland Boro Authority PA3480059 1,100 Groundwater
E Bangor Mun Authority PA3480049 800 Groundwater
Paw Bangor District PA3480038 9,008 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Portland Boro Authority (PA3480059) on EPA.gov.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 18343 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.

The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.

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Health Risks from Detected Contaminants

Radium-228

High Risk

EPA reference value: 5 pCi/L (MCL for combined Radium-226 & 228)

Increased cancer risk, including bone cancer (known carcinogen)

At-risk groups: people who drink water with radium above the MCL over many years

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): ion exchange (water softener), reverse osmosis, lime softening · Find a filter →

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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (8) OK
Cost & Community (8) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Mount Bethel has 134 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 18343 was built around 1972. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Mount Bethel is 1972; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1972 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 18343 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 29 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 18343 (primary system: Portland Boro Authority), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 18343's water come from?

The recorded water source for Portland Boro Authority, a system mapped to ZIP code 18343, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 1,100 people.

How does Mount Bethel water compare to the national average?

Mount Bethel's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 51% within Pennsylvania.

How can I get my water tested in Mount Bethel?

If Portland Boro Authority supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 18343 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 18343 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.008 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 1996-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 18343?

18343 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Northampton County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 18343?

FEMA records contain 134 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 18343; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. This is a substantial claim history, but claim count is not a count of distinct events or properties. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Mount Bethel, PA (18343): 29 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 57/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/18343/
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Page version: October 2026.

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