Water Quality in Reading, PA (19601)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19601.
Past Health-Based Violations
7 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 7 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 73% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
36,479
Population
5
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
7
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)
Reading Area Water Authority
1 health-basedMc Donalds (Leesport)
Richmond Center Ymca
6 health-basedCamp Lilly-Jolly-%N Vojtasek
Associates Twenty-Five Inc.
Contaminants Found
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Reading (19601) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.
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.
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.