Water Quality in Reading, PA (19507)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19507.
Active Health Violations
9 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 97% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,563
Population
40
Water Systems
129
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (40)
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) ✓
Tulpehocken Area Mid High Sc
All resolved Groundwater 930 people served
90 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Trainers Midway Diner Inc
All resolved Groundwater 500 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Bethel Elementary Center
Groundwater 475 people served
0 violations
Camp Swatara
All resolved Groundwater 300 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Little Swatara Ch Of Brethren
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Kauffmans Bar B Q Ranch
Groundwater 200 people served
4 violations (5yr)
Tulpehocken Administrative Ofc
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Four Points Convenience Store
2 health-based Groundwater 200 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Shikellamy Trout Hatchery
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Assemblies Of Yahweh
Groundwater 197 people served
0 violations
Tri County Worship Ctr
Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations
Quality Inn
2 health-based Groundwater 150 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Salem United Church Of Christ
Groundwater 145 people served
0 violations
Concrete Safety Systems
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Schuberts Best
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Abys Kitchen
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Meckville Mennonite Ch
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Bevs Restaurant
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Dunkard Brethren Ch Sch
Groundwater 83 people served
0 violations
Schubert Luncheonette
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Midway Truck Stop
All resolved Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Bethel Union Fire Co
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Seven Star Bar And Grill
Groundwater 64 people served
0 violations
Behtel V F W
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Ernie Drescher'S Bethel Hotel
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Midway Exxon Travel Ctr
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Miller Auction Ctr
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
The Gathering Place Cafe
1 health-based Groundwater 50 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
J&S Pizza Ii
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Midway Motor Inn %
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Bashores Mobile Home Park
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Midway South
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mt Hope Food Mart
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Precast Enterprise, Inc.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Carrier Associates
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Gloria'S Family Restaurat
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Amr Trading Corp
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Mrd Lumber Company
2 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Bethel Rollerama
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
25 violations
Has active
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
6 violations
Has active
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DiquatMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PentachlorophenolMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
GlyphosateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CarbofuranMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
OXAMYLMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DinosebMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit0 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Reading (19507) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 129.
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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.