Pennsylvania · population 79,453
Lead pipes in Bethlehem, PA
777 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bethlehem (population 79,453) gets its water from City of Bethlehem. That system reported 0 lead and 777 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 37,089, with 29,933 more of unknown material.
2.1% of City of Bethlehem's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.1%
- Unknown 81%
- Non-lead 17%
Latest lead test for City of Bethlehem (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Bethlehem.
Water systems serving Bethlehem
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BethlehemMain system | 0 | 777 | 29,933 | 2.1% |
| Pawc WestgateServes nearby areas | 0 | 8 | 201 | 0.8% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Bethlehem
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Bethlehem's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Freemansburg777 lead + galv. lines
- Fountain Hill777 lead + galv. lines
- Hellertown59 lead + galv. lines
- Catasauqua29 lead + galv. lines
- North Catasauqua1,510 lead + galv. lines
- Allentown10,391 lead + galv. lines
- Bath14 lead + galv. lines
- Coplay1,510 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bethlehem, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Bethlehem, which serves Bethlehem, reported 0 lead and 777 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 29,933 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bethlehem?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bethlehem in City of Bethlehem's service area (PWSID PA3480046). Pawc Westgate also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bethlehem home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Bethlehem's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Bethlehem be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Bethlehem whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.