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.
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.