Pentair Lead in Water Filter

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Step 1: Verify the Water Source and Review Area Data Before Testing Your Home Water

The public water system serving Northampton County, specifically the City of Bethlehem, draws from surface water sources and serves over 117,000 people through more than 36,000 connections. According to recent EPA water system records, this water supply has no recorded health-based violations, including for lead. In fact, the most recent lead sampling showed a 90th percentile concentration of 0 mg/L, indicating low lead presence in the distributed water. However, this figure reflects system-wide sampling and may not represent your home’s water due to plumbing materials or local factors. To understand your home's actual lead levels, you need specific testing of water from your taps.

Step 2: Notice How Treated Water Differs at Your Tap After Using the Pentair Lead in Water Filter

Once your existing equipment has ceased to function reliably, considering a new approach to lead reduction is important. The Pentair Lead in Water Filter is designed to reduce lead present in water at the point of use. After configuring this system, you may observe improvements such as reduced metallic taste or discoloration sometimes associated with lead presence, although these do not confirm lead levels. This filter works by selectively targeting lead particles, improving water quality at the tap where contamination from plumbing or fixtures might occur, even if the source water is unaffected.

Step 3: Document Key Information About Your Home Water Situation Before Seeking Help or Replacement Equipment

Before consulting water treatment options or experts, it’s helpful to record details such as your home's age, known plumbing materials, recent water test results (if any), and any changes noticed in water appearance or taste. Note the failure details of your previous equipment and any maintenance history. This information provides crucial context for evaluating whether new treatment solutions like the Pentair system match your household’s needs.

Step 4: Differentiate Lead Issues From Other Water Concerns Often Mistaken for Lead

Lead presence in water is distinct from other common water issues such as hardness, iron staining, or chlorine-related tastes and odors. Lead does not affect water hardness or cause typical staining patterns. Understanding these differences prevents unnecessary treatment steps or misinterpretation of water quality issues. The government data confirms absence of harmful levels of many such substances in the local water supply, focusing attention rightly on lead and plumbing materials as potential contributors.

Step 5: Consider How Larger Households, Additional Properties, or Seasonal Use Affect Lead Management

Homes with multiple residents, second homes, or seasonal properties may experience differing water stagnation times and usage patterns that influence lead levels at the tap. Extended periods of non-use can increase lead leaching from plumbing. For these cases, testing water after periods of inactivity is recommended before relying on treatment. The Pentair Lead in Water Filter system is suitable for continuous daily use to help maintain reduced lead levels regardless of household size or occupancy patterns.

Step 6: Understand the Difference Between Aesthetic Secondary Standards and Health-Based Limits for Lead

Government guidelines include standards addressing taste, staining, and corrosivity associated with water constituents, which differ from health-based limits. For lead, the EPA sets health-based action levels aimed at minimizing exposure risks. Northampton County’s water records show no exceedance of these health-based limits. However, aesthetic factors related to lead or other substances might still impact your water experience. Treatment systems such as the Pentair filter specifically address lead within a health-focused context rather than solely targeting aesthetic concerns.

In conclusion, the definitive step to understand your household’s lead situation is to have your tap water tested by a certified laboratory for lead content. A result showing lead at or below the EPA action level would confirm the water is consistent with health safety expectations, while higher levels would indicate the benefit of a specialized technology like the Pentair Lead in Water Filter to reduce lead exposure in your home.

Where this information comes from

Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2025-09-30. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.

On record: EPA SDWIS record for CITY OF BETHLEHEM (PA3480046), surface water supply, serving 117259 people: 0 health-based violations of 49 total; lead 90th percentile 0 mg/L