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-basedLebanon Water Auth
All resolvedRichland Boro Water Supply
Limestone Acres
Tulpehocken Trinity Ucc
C.R. Friendly Market #20
Rehrersburg Christian School
Willow Springs Park
Cr Friendly Market
Darrylz Hometown Grill
Cr'S Friendly Market
Carrusoz Pizza Shop
1 health-basedC.R. Friendly Market #52
Sharptown Ridge Llc
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.