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Bethlehem settles wastewater violations, faces $26,900 penalty

The agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection requires infrastructure upgrades through 2030 to address recurring sewage discharge and ammonia violations at the city’s wastewater treatment plant.

Published Aug 19, 2026, 2:10 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Bethlehem City Council formally approved a negotiated settlement with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection on Tuesday to address recurring violations at the city’s wastewater treatment plant, including a one-time civil penalty of $26,900.