Water Quality in Reading, PA (17087)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 17087.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 12 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 73% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

2,370

Population

14

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)

Reading Area Water Authority

1 health-based
Surface water 95,100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lebanon Water Auth

All resolved
Surface water 57,000 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 7.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Richland Boro Water Supply

Groundwater 1,700 people served
0 violations

Limestone Acres

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Tulpehocken Trinity Ucc

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

C.R. Friendly Market #20

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Rehrersburg Christian School

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Willow Springs Park

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Cr Friendly Market

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Darrylz Hometown Grill

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Cr'S Friendly Market

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Carrusoz Pizza Shop

1 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

C.R. Friendly Market #52

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sharptown Ridge Llc

All resolved
Groundwater 24 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

11 violations
All resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Reading (17087) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.

Fewer violations 73th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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