Water Quality in Reading, PA (19510)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19510.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 42 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 89% of US ZIP codes.

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

8,010

Population

7

Water Systems

43

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

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)

Maidencreek Twp Water Auth

All resolved
Groundwater 7,505 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rajah Shrine Complex

All resolved
Groundwater 200 people served
41 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Cegees Drive In

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Park Plaza Mini Golf

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Deitsch Eck Restaurant

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

J&L Sandwich Shop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Groundwater RuleMonitoring
41 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

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 (19510) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 43.

Fewer violations 89th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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