EPA ID: NY0100191
· 31,000 people served
· 6 ZIP codes
Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 12 violations at Bethlehem Water District No 1 remain without resolution — the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 31,000 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Last verified: 2026-04-02
C · 57
Avg Safety Score
31,000
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
27
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00102 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
12
Contaminants Flagged
$326K
Median Home Value in Service Area
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening
· Risk tier: High
· 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 6 (2021) to 3 (2025).
The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
The Bethlehem Water District No 1 serves a community with a median household income of $114,976 and an estimated 70,066 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Surface Water
Bethlehem Water District No 1's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity
About 1% of homes in Albany County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed69% of expected lifespan usedEnd of life
Detected Contaminants
How Bethlehem Water District No 1 compares to EPA limits
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)10 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Lead1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2428 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system.
granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Flood Insurance
Lead Pipe Replacement
Radon Mitigation
Water Filtration
Flood Insurance$1,400
Lead Pipe Replacement$820
Radon Mitigation$800
Water Filtration$200
Total Estimated Cost$3,220
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
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Cost of Inaction
If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:
Estimated Healthcare Costs$1,500
Annual per household (CDC est.)
Estimated Property Value Decline$16,323
5% of median home value (EPA est.)
Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household
5 years
$15,660
10 years
$31,320
20 years
$62,640
Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,220 (one-time) vs. $31,320 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.
Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.
System Overview
Bethlehem Water District No 1 (EPA ID: NY0100191) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 31,000 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (57/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
13 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 12 remain unresolved.
Recent Violations
Date
Contaminant
Type
Status
September 1, 2025
Consumer Confidence Report Rule
Monitoring
Unresolved
August 1, 2025
Contaminant 0700
Monitoring
Unresolved
June 1, 2025
Unknown
Monitoring
Resolved
May 1, 2025
Unknown
Monitoring
Unresolved
April 1, 2025
Consumer Confidence Report Rule
Monitoring
Resolved
November 1, 2024
Consumer Confidence Report Rule
Monitoring
Resolved
November 1, 2024
Unknown
Monitoring
Unresolved
October 17, 2024
Stage 2 DBP Rule
Health-based
Unresolved
October 17, 2024
Stage 2 DBP Rule
Monitoring
Unresolved
October 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)
Health-based
Unresolved
October 1, 2024
Contaminant 2428
Monitoring
Resolved
July 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)
Health-based
Unresolved
July 1, 2024
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring
Unresolved
May 1, 2024
Unknown
Monitoring
Resolved
April 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Health-based
Unresolved
April 1, 2024
Consumer Confidence Report Rule
Monitoring
Resolved
January 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Health-based
Unresolved
January 1, 2024
Contaminant 1920
Monitoring
Resolved
July 1, 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Health-based
Resolved
July 1, 2023
Contaminant 2428
Monitoring
Unresolved
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
Contaminant
Category
Violations
Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Disinfection Byproducts
10
Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule
Reporting Failure
5
No
Contaminant 2428
Other Violation
4
No
Contaminant 2049
Other Violation
3
No
Contaminant 1920
Other Violation
2
No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)
Disinfection Byproducts
2
Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule
Treatment Failure
2
Yes
Lead
Inorganic
1
No
Copper
Inorganic
1
No
Chlorate
Disinfection Byproducts
1
Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment Failure
1
No
Contaminant 0700
Other Violation
1
No
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NY or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Is Bethlehem Water District No 1 water safe to drink?
Bethlehem Water District No 1 has recorded 13 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Bethlehem Water District No 1 serve?
Bethlehem Water District No 1 serves approximately 31,000 people across 6 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Bethlehem Water District No 1 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Contact Your Water Utility
Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.
Address
445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
Contact information from Town of Bethlehem Water District No. 1 Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Samples collected
290
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025.
EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.
Substance
Detected level
EPA limit
Status
PFEA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.6 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
0.95 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHPA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.7 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.2 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.2 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
2.6 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.9 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFBA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.39 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.12 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.65 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.42 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFPEA
Not yet EPA-regulated
0.929 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFPEA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.1 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.1 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.6 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFHXS
Not yet EPA-regulated
0.93 ppt
10 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.2 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.1 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.2 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.2 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFBA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.25 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.03 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.35 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.44 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFPEA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.1 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.1 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.6 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
2.1 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.8 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.8 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFBA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.36 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
0.95 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.59 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.4 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFBA
Not yet EPA-regulated
2.6 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFPEA
Not yet EPA-regulated
9.3 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.1 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.8 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.9 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.4 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.1 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFBA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.27 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
0.91 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.8 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.6 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFBA
Not yet EPA-regulated
3.2 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFPEA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.4 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.9 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHPA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.2 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.8 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.9 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.8 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.1 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.3 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.2 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFBA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.64 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
0.927 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.92 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.13 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFHXS
Not yet EPA-regulated
2.6 ppt
10 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.9 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFBA
Not yet EPA-regulated
2.4 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFPEA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.3 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.7 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.3 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFHXS
Not yet EPA-regulated
2.6 ppt
10 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.8 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.9 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFHXS
Not yet EPA-regulated
4.65 ppt
10 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.8 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.9 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFBA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.53 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.33 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
3.11 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.04 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFPEA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.9 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
2.2 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHPA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.7 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFBS
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
Component of EPA Hazard Index — combined exposure assessed against unitless threshold of 1.0.
1.1 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXS
Not yet EPA-regulated
3 ppt
10 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.3 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFHXS
Not yet EPA-regulated
4.7 ppt
10 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
2.8 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.8 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.9 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.1 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFBA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.19 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.16 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.72 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.49 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFPEA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.06 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFBA
Not yet EPA-regulated
0.999 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFBA
Not yet EPA-regulated
2.4 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFPEA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.6 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
2.1 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHPA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.7 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFBS
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
Component of EPA Hazard Index — combined exposure assessed against unitless threshold of 1.0.
1 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXS
Not yet EPA-regulated
3.3 ppt
10 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
3 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFHXS
Not yet EPA-regulated
2.2 ppt
10 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
1.9 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.2 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.5 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.1 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFBA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.24 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.34 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.34 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.01 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFPEA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.1 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFPEA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.4 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.7 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.7 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFHXS
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.1 ppt
10 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.1 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
NETFOSAA
Not yet EPA-regulated
2.6 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.5 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.2 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.7 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.2 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFBA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.19 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.26 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.55 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
2.03 ppt
4 ppt
Below EPA limit
PFPEA
Not yet EPA-regulated
0.901 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFBA
Not yet EPA-regulated
5.2 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFPEA
Not yet EPA-regulated
3.3 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
19 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHPA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.9 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
6.8 ppt
4 ppt
Above EPA limit
PFBS
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
Component of EPA Hazard Index — combined exposure assessed against unitless threshold of 1.0.
11 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFPES
Not yet EPA-regulated
12 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXS
Not yet EPA-regulated
21 ppt
10 ppt
Above EPA limit
PFHPS
Not yet EPA-regulated
11 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
33 ppt
4 ppt
Above EPA limit
PFBS
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
Component of EPA Hazard Index — combined exposure assessed against unitless threshold of 1.0.
8 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFBA
Not yet EPA-regulated
3.4 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHPS
Not yet EPA-regulated
4 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFHXS
Not yet EPA-regulated
210 ppt
10 ppt
Above EPA limit
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
14.7 ppt
No federal limit set
—
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
37.1 ppt
4 ppt
Above EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
6.6 ppt
4 ppt
Above EPA limit
In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply.
EPA — PFAS regulation overview →
Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by Town of Bethlehem Water District No. 1.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
2
Confirmed Lead
128
Galvanized — Replacement Required
5,327
Unknown Material
6,496
Confirmed Non-Lead
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.
Federal compliance violations on record
These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).
MCL · PFOA
2024-02-14
Level (6.8 ppt) exceeded MCL (4 ppt)
MCL · PFHXS
2024-02-14
Level (21 ppt) exceeded MCL (10 ppt)
MCL · PFOS
2024-02-14
Level (33 ppt) exceeded MCL (4 ppt)
Violations record from Town of Bethlehem Water District No. 1 Consumer Confidence Report.
Notable events from the utility's CCR
These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.
Notable events from Town of Bethlehem Water District No. 1 Consumer Confidence Report:
Two wells were taken off-line due to high PFAS concentrations.
ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
Is water from Bethlehem Water District No 1 safe to drink?
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Bethlehem Water District No 1 has a C safety grade based on 27 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Bethlehem Water District No 1's water?
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Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
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Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Bethlehem Water District No 1 serve?
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Bethlehem Water District No 1 serves approximately 31,000 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Bethlehem Water District No 1's water source?
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Bethlehem Water District No 1 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bethlehem Water District No 1's water?
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The maximum detected lead level is 0.00102 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bethlehem Water District No 1's service area?
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The Bethlehem Water District No 1 service area has a median household income of $114,976. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bethlehem Water District No 1 get its water?
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Bethlehem Water District No 1's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.
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