Water Quality in Reading, PA (19544)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19544.

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 3 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

199

Population

9

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

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)

Roadside America

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Rescue Fire Co No 1

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

501 Grill & Tavern

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

St John'S United Church Of Chr

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Edwin B Spotts

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Nitro Gas Inc

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

K&C Enterprises Vended Water

Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Baglesville Bagels

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
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 (19544) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th 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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