Water Quality in Reading, PA (19526)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19526.
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 92% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,581
Population
37
Water Systems
56
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (37)
Reading Area Water Authority
1 health-basedHamburg Muni Water&Sewer Auth
Tilden Industrial Park
All resolvedHamburg Ctr
Tilden Elem Sch
Zions Church
Carroll Motor Fuel
Blue Mountain Academy
Laurel Health Resources
All resolvedBlue Mountain Academy
All resolvedSt Michaels Church
Mcpeake'S Country Diner %
Schmecks Family Restaurant
Pot O Gold
Joe Jurgielewicz & Son Ltd
All resolvedHamburg Congregation Of Jehova
Windsor Knitting Edenburg Plan
St Mary Roman Cath Ch Tilden
Perry Sunoco
Indian Fort Inn
All resolvedUpper Bern Elem Sch
Olivet Blue Mountain Camp
All resolvedEngineered Materials Solutions
The Westy Bar And Grill
Adams Hotel % Verna A Miller
Blue Mt 7 Day Adventist Sch
All resolvedFaith Bible Baptist Ch
Windsor Castle Hotel
Mountain Rd Rest & Sub Shop
Smokin Brays
Mcardles Pub
All resolvedWindsor Castle Hotel
Woodland Barn
Werley'S Service Station
Golden Acre Farm Store
Wing Pointe
Market Basket
1 health-basedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
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
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Reading (19526) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 56.
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.