Pennsylvania · population 4,880
Lead pipes in Fountain Hill, PA
777 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fountain Hill (population 4,880) 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 Fountain Hill
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BethlehemMain system | 0 | 777 | 29,933 | 2.1% |
| Salisbury TWP Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 3,314 | 0% |
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 Fountain Hill
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
- Bethlehem777 lead + galv. lines
- Hellertown59 lead + galv. lines
- Freemansburg777 lead + galv. lines
- Allentown10,391 lead + galv. lines
- Catasauqua29 lead + galv. lines
- North Catasauqua1,510 lead + galv. lines
- Coopersburg12 lead + galv. lines
- Coplay1,510 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Fountain Hill, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Bethlehem, which serves Fountain Hill, reported 0 lead and 777 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 29,933 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fountain Hill?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fountain Hill in City of Bethlehem's service area (PWSID PA3480046). Salisbury TWP Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fountain Hill 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 Fountain Hill 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.