What was found in ZIP 18055
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5091.5 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: HELLERTOWN BOROUGH AUTHORITY · 5,800 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 785 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BETHLEHEM · 117,259 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 121 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BETHLEHEM · 117,259 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 692 µg/L — HELLERTOWN BOROUGH AUTHORITY · 5,800 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 58.089999999999996 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BETHLEHEM · 117,259 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 65.8 µg/L — LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY · 5,700 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 50.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BETHLEHEM · 117,259 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 59 µg/L — LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY · 5,700 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 47.54999999999998 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BETHLEHEM · 117,259 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 48.89999999999999 µg/L — LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY · 5,700 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 43.19999999999999 µg/L 288% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BETHLEHEM · 117,259 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18.349999999999994 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BETHLEHEM · 117,259 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 23 µg/L — LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY · 5,700 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BETHLEHEM · 117,259 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BETHLEHEM · 117,259 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.469999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BETHLEHEM · 117,259 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.2 µg/L — LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY · 5,700 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 2 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: HELLERTOWN BOROUGH AUTHORITY · 5,800 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.9000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BETHLEHEM · 117,259 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1.6 µg/L — HELLERTOWN BOROUGH AUTHORITY · 5,800 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 0.8000 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: HELLERTOWN BOROUGH AUTHORITY · 5,800 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BETHLEHEM · 117,259 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0020 mg/L — HELLERTOWN BOROUGH AUTHORITY · 5,800 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 18055
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF BETHLEHEM | PA | 117,259 |
| HELLERTOWN BOROUGH AUTHORITY | PA | 5,800 |
| LOWER SAUCON AUTHORITY | PA | 5,700 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 18055 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 18055 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 18055. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 18055?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 18055. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 18055's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.