Water Quality in Reading, PA (19605)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19605.
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 23 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
21,419
Population
25
Water Systems
24
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)
Reading Area Water Authority
1 health-basedMuhlenberg Twp Muni Auth
All resolvedOntelaunee Township
All resolvedBern Twp Muni Auth
All resolvedReading Reg Airport Auth
Ontelaunee Energy Center
Hawk Mtn Camp Hawk Mt Bsa
Gillies Kountry Kitchen
Meadowbrook Cc
All resolvedWedgewood Heights Water Supply
Berkley Inn
Penn Dutch Inn
Hi-Way Lunch
Marias Pizza
Valley View Mhp - Blandon
Reading Skate Center East
James Mobilehome Park
Great Oak Spring Water Co
All resolvedGreat Oak Spring Water Co
All resolvedGreat Oak Freeds Market
Hilltop Acres Motel
Grt Oak Sprg Water Coopersburg
Great Oak Spring Water Co
James Mobile Home Park
Pine Hill Mobile Home Park
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
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
How Does This Compare?
Reading (19605) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.
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.