Is CITY OF BETHLEHEM required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. CITY OF BETHLEHEM is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.

When is CITY OF BETHLEHEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

CITY OF BETHLEHEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

What is a Consumer Confidence Report?

A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

BETHLEHEM, PA · Northampton County

CITY OF BETHLEHEM Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

CITY OF BETHLEHEM must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for CITY OF BETHLEHEM.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Pennsylvania’s official records. Always confirm current status with Pennsylvania before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID): PA3480046
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 117,259
Service connections: 36,709
Ownership: local government
Water source: surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

CITY OF BETHLEHEM is one of 30 community water systems in Pennsylvania in the more than 100,000 people size category, serving 117,259 people from surface water.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 65 entries between 1991 and 2025, all of which EPA lists as closed.

Of the 65, 62 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves synthetic organic chemicals, the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule, and the Surface Water Treatment Rules.

Violation history

Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—
Surface Water Treatment Rule
August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Atrazine
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Endrin
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
BHC-GAMMA
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Methoxychlor
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Toxaphene
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Dalapon
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Diquat
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Endothall
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Glyphosate
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
OXAMYL
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Simazine
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Picloram
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Dinoseb
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Carbofuran
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
LASSO
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,3,7,8-TCDD
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Heptachlor
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Heptachlor epoxide
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4-D
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4,5-TP
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Benzo(a)pyrene
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Pentachlorophenol
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Chlordane
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
October 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019
Resolved
Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—
Surface Water Treatment Rule
August 1, 2019 – August 31, 2019
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2019
Resolved
Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—
Surface Water Treatment Rule
February 1, 2018 – February 28, 2018
Resolved
Report Sample Result/Fail Monitor (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
February 1, 2018 – April 13, 2018
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
January 1, 2018 – March 31, 2018
Resolved
Water Quality Parameter M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
June 1, 2017 – August 14, 2017
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
April 1, 2017 – June 30, 2017
Resolved
Report Sample Result/Fail Monitor (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
October 1, 2016 – December 13, 2016
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
April 1, 2016 – June 30, 2016
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
CYANIDE
January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
October 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
October 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2013 – August 30, 2013
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
January 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012
Resolved
Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 2012 – July 31, 2012
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)
—
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
December 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—
Surface Water Treatment Rule
December 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
October 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
September 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)
—
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
September 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—
Surface Water Treatment Rule
September 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
July 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2005 – September 29, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)
—
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
December 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
March 1, 1991 – March 31, 1991
Archived

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Atrazine	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Endrin	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	BHC-GAMMA	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Methoxychlor	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Toxaphene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Dalapon	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Diquat	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Endothall	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Glyphosate	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	OXAMYL	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Simazine	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Picloram	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Dinoseb	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Hexachlorocyclopentadiene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Carbofuran	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	LASSO	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	2,3,7,8-TCDD	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Heptachlor	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Heptachlor epoxide	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	2,4-D	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	2,4,5-TP	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	HEXACHLOROBENZENE	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Benzo(a)pyrene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Pentachlorophenol	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – October 21, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Chlordane	—	Resolved
October 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
August 1, 2019 – August 31, 2019	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2019	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
February 1, 2018 – February 28, 2018	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
February 1, 2018 – April 13, 2018	Report Sample Result/Fail Monitor (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2018 – March 31, 2018	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
June 1, 2017 – August 14, 2017	Water Quality Parameter M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
April 1, 2017 – June 30, 2017	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
October 1, 2016 – December 13, 2016	Report Sample Result/Fail Monitor (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
April 1, 2016 – June 30, 2016	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016	Monitoring, Regular	CYANIDE	—	Resolved
October 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
October 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
July 1, 2013 – August 30, 2013	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
July 1, 2012 – July 31, 2012	Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
December 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
December 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
December 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
September 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
September 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005	Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
September 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
July 1, 2005 – September 29, 2005	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2005	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2005	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
December 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002	Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
March 1, 1991 – March 31, 1991	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Archived

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Enforcement actions

September 29, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 13, 2023State Public Notification received2 linked violations
August 15, 2022State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
July 29, 2022State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
July 29, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
July 14, 2021State Public Notification received30 linked violations
October 21, 2020State Public Notification requested30 linked violations
October 21, 2020State Compliance achieved30 linked violations
October 21, 2020State Violation/Reminder Notice30 linked violations
September 18, 2020State Public Notification received1 linked violation
September 18, 2020State Public Notification received3 linked violations
February 13, 2020State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 24, 2020State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 24, 2020State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
October 16, 2019State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
September 25, 2019State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
September 25, 2019State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
September 25, 2019State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
September 25, 2019State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
July 2, 2018State Public Notification received1 linked violation
April 13, 2018State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
March 26, 2018State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
March 23, 2018State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
August 14, 2017State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 14, 2017State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
August 1, 2017State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
August 1, 2017State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
August 1, 2017State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
August 1, 2017State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
July 13, 2017State Public Notification received1 linked violation
February 14, 2017State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 20, 2017State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
December 13, 2016State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
December 2, 2016State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
December 2, 2016State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
August 12, 2016State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 29, 2016State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
July 5, 2016State Public Notification received2 linked violations
January 28, 2016State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
January 27, 2016State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
January 27, 2016State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
July 22, 2015State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 25, 2015State Public Notification received1 linked violation
April 27, 2015State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
April 27, 2015State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 14, 2014State Public Notification received2 linked violations
November 21, 2013State Public Notification received2 linked violations
August 30, 2013State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 30, 2013State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
July 18, 2013State Technical Assistance Visit2 linked violations
July 18, 2013State Technical Assistance Visit2 linked violations
July 18, 2013State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
July 18, 2013State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
July 18, 2013State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
July 18, 2013State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
July 18, 2013State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
July 18, 2013State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
July 15, 2013State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
July 15, 2013State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
May 17, 2013State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
May 17, 2013State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
April 25, 2013State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
April 25, 2013State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
September 13, 2012State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 22, 2012State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
February 6, 2006State Consent Decree/Judgement3 linked violations
February 6, 2006State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
January 30, 2006State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 30, 2006State Consent Decree/Judgement1 linked violation
January 27, 2006State Violation/Reminder Notice4 linked violations
November 4, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice4 linked violations
November 4, 2005State Consent Decree/Judgement4 linked violations
November 4, 2005State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
October 31, 2005State Consent Decree/Judgement1 linked violation
October 31, 2005State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 29, 2005State Consent Decree/Judgement1 linked violation
September 29, 2005State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 29, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
May 13, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
May 13, 2005State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
May 13, 2005State Consent Decree/Judgement2 linked violations
June 27, 2003State Public Notification received1 linked violation
February 21, 2003State Site Visit for enforcement purposes1 linked violation
February 21, 2003State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 3, 1988State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record

Common questions

Is CITY OF BETHLEHEM required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. CITY OF BETHLEHEM is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is CITY OF BETHLEHEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: CITY OF BETHLEHEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does CITY OF BETHLEHEM have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for CITY OF BETHLEHEM.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?: A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

Contact

CITY OF BETHLEHEM

610-865-7207

BETHLEHEM, PA 18018