Water System Report PA

Veolia Water Bethel

EPA ID: PA1230012 · 7,809 people served · 29 ZIP codes

Veolia Water Bethel's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 7,809 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

7,809
People Served
29
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 14 (2024) to 27 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Veolia Water Bethel Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,059
Median Household Income
226,401
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
48th
Poverty Percentile
58th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Veolia Water Bethel serves a community with a median household income of $75,059 and an estimated 226,401 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% 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

Veolia Water Bethel'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 47 detections recorded. 12 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 3 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.018 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

C 30 violations
C 14 violations
B 6 violations
C 3 violations
C 13 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $641
PFAS Treatment $162
Lead Pipe Replacement $108
Water Filtration $31
Total Estimated Cost $2,142

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,142 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Veolia Water Bethel (EPA ID: PA1230012) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 7,809 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 29 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 26 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Veolia Water Bethel (PA1230012) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Veolia Water Bethel water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Veolia Water Bethel has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Veolia Water Bethel serve?

Veolia Water Bethel serves approximately 7,809 people across 29 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Veolia Water Bethel get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
464
Detections
47
Latest sample
10/20/2025
Highest analyte
PFBA: 29.6 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 22.3 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFBA 29.6 ppt
PFHxA 24.9 ppt
PFPeA 24.2 ppt
PFHpA 21.9 ppt
PFNA 9.7 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL

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 →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
2,545
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2025-06-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 7,809
Reported to Pennsylvania

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Veolia Water Bethel meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Veolia Water Bethel serve?
Veolia Water Bethel serves approximately 7,809 people with drinking water across 29 ZIP codes.
What is Veolia Water Bethel's water source?
Veolia Water Bethel draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Veolia Water Bethel's service area?
The Veolia Water Bethel service area has a median household income of $75,059. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Veolia Water Bethel get its water?
Veolia Water Bethel'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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