Northampton County, PA
ZIP 18015
In ZIP 18015, 9 of the 12 things we check have at least one part graded D or F.
- Drinking water: Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div has 2 contaminants at or over an EPA legal limit; 9 contaminants are above health goals, led by pfos at 41× California’s Public Health Goal.
- Nearest Superfund site: Hellertown Manufacturing Co., 2.0 miles away (3 within 10 miles).
- Largest share of modeled toxic air from industry: B. Braun Medical Inc Manufacturing Div (62%), mostly ethylene oxide.
- Fine particles (PM2.5) average 8.9 µg/m³; the WHO guideline is 5 and the EPA annual standard is 9.
- About 79,992 kg of agricultural pesticides are applied in the county each year.
Grades for ZIP 18015
- Superfund sites nearbyD to F
- Factories and industrial sitesD to F
- Oil and gas wellsA
- Parks and nature nearbyB to C
- Air qualityB to F
- Drinking water qualityB to F
- Pesticide useC to D
- Neighborhood health statusA to D
- Past wildfire impactsA
- Past flood impactsD
- Noise levelsA to D
- Radiation signalsC to F
Based on 12 census tracts · compiled October 25, 2026 · how each grade works and its sources
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