Water Quality in Reading, PA (19506)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19506.
Active Health Violations
2 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
7,108
Population
29
Water Systems
21
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (29)
Reading Area Water Authority
1 health-basedBernville Borough
All resolvedWay Har Farms Store
Green Acres Golf Inc
St John'S Ucc-Host
Mt Pleasant Fire Co
All resolvedPretzel Hut
Strausstown Community Campus
All resolvedBernville Family Practice
Northkill Rod & Gun Club
Whiskey Girl Saloon
All resolvedRiverboat Saloon
All resolvedBlue Marsh Canteen
1 health-basedLuella'S Sandwich Shop
Irwin M Sechler
Hillcrest Rv Park
Penn Valley Coach House
Olde 22 Inn
Strausstown Lions Playground
All resolvedTulpehocken Hotel
Boyers Food Mkt
Bernville Grange No 1887
Ruff Edge Farms
Blue Mountain Professional Ctr
Little Sprouts Early Learning
All resolvedSt Paul'S Church %H.M.Derr
Hillcrest Mobilehome Park
Hillcrest Mobilehome Park
Precision Patterns & Mach Inc
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Reading (19506) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21.
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.