Water Quality in Reading, PA (19547)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19547.
Past Health-Based Violations
3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 33 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 87% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,579
Population
18
Water Systems
36
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)
Reading Area Water Authority
1 health-basedOley Twp Muni Auth
All resolvedPike Twp Sportsmans Club
All resolvedNew Life Bible Fellowship Ch
Christ Evan Lutheran Church
Redvo
1 health-basedFriedens Child Care
Bcra
1 health-basedSalem United Ch Of Christ
All resolvedPikeville Hotel
Repperts Candies
All resolvedJenn And Jessies
Creekside Pleasantville Diner
Sunoco Oley
Bridge Inn
All resolvedReading Motorcycle Club
Oley Area Medical Center
Dunkin Donuts Pricetown
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Reading (19547) has more violations than 87% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 36.
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
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
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.