Water Quality in Reading, PA (19533)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19533.
Active Health Violations
7 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 89% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,648
Population
25
Water Systems
44
Violations (5yr)
7
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)
Reading Area Water Authority
1 health-basedAssateague National Park North Beach
Leesport Boro Water Auth
All resolvedSherwood Forest/Forest View Village Mhp
1 health-basedBay Country Estates Mobile Home Park
1 health-basedBern Reformed Ucc
All resolvedSt Johns Gernants Ucc
2 health-basedBlue Marsh Lake Visitors Ctr
Amoco Food Shop Leesport
Willow Hollow Gc
All resolvedFairview Inn
Port Herman Beach
2 health-basedDelta Truck Body Co Inc
Easy Does It
Assateague Island National Seashore - Hq
All resolvedBerks Leisure Living
Eagle Metals
Praise & Glory Worship Ctr
Fairview Hotel
Jefferson Court
Berks Leisure Living
Tyson'S Diner
Blue Marsh Lake
Bobalous Home Cooking
Plum Creek Farm Market
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Reading (19533) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 44.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
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.