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Shelter in place continues after chemical emergency, water is safe, officials say

Jamal Wright
Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:34 PM · 1 min read
Shelter in place continues after chemical emergency, water is safe, officials say — Bethlehem Community news

A chemical accident Friday morning at the Lehigh County Authority water treatment facility triggered a hazmat emergency response and a half-mile shelter-in-place order for residents, though officials emphasized that drinking water from the plant remains safe to use.

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