Mayor Bob Donchez announced on January 19, 2021, that the City of Bethlehem is experiencing significant delays affecting delivery of customer utility bills due to problems within the US Postal Service as they deal with the Covid-19 pandemic and backlog from the Christmas holiday season.

Utility bills, including water, sewer, and recycling charges to city residents, are running two to three weeks behind schedule. Due to these problems which are outside the customer’s control, the city has suspended all penalties and late fees on overdue utility bills until March 31, 2021. The city appreciates their customer’s patience as we work with the USPS to rectify the situation.

USPS expects to catch up with their backlog and resume normal delivery schedule in the next few weeks.

For information, call 610-865-7000 or visit www.bethlehem-pa.gov.