Water Quality in READING, PA (19606)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19606.

215

Total Violations

Health-Based

204

Monitoring / Reporting

208

Resolved

What does this mean?

208 of 215 violations have been resolved. 11 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 204 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 32 Population served: 17,189

Violations Detail (215 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 22, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 22, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 12, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 12, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 12, 2025	Active	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jul 15, 2025	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jul 15, 2025	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Trichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Carbon tetrachloride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Tetrachloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
Benzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Xylenes, Total	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
p-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloropropane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
CHLOROBENZENE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Toluene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Ethylbenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Styrene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,2-Dichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
o-Dichlorobenzene	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
DICHLOROMETHANE	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 26, 2023	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Aug 26, 2023	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 3, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 3, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 3, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 12, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 12, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 12, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 12, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 2, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 2, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 2, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 2, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 2, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 2, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 2, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 2, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(9)

Public Notice

Sep 22Active

Public Notice

Sep 22Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 12Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 12Active

E. COLI

Jul 15Active

E. COLI

Jul 15Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

2023(151)

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrite

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrite

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrite

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrite

Dec 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

Trichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

Sep 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

Sep 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

Sep 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

Sep 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

Sep 30Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

Sep 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

Benzene

Sep 30Resolved

Benzene

Sep 30Resolved

Benzene

Sep 30Resolved

Benzene

Sep 30Resolved

Benzene

Sep 30Resolved

Benzene

Sep 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Sep 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

Sep 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

Sep 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

Sep 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

Sep 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

Sep 30Resolved

Xylenes, Total

Sep 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

Sep 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

Sep 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

Sep 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

Sep 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

Sep 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

Sep 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

Sep 30Resolved

Toluene

Sep 30Resolved

Toluene

Sep 30Resolved

Toluene

Sep 30Resolved

Toluene

Sep 30Resolved

Toluene

Sep 30Resolved

Toluene

Sep 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

Sep 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

Sep 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

Sep 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

Sep 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

Sep 30Resolved

Ethylbenzene

Sep 30Resolved

Styrene

Sep 30Resolved

Styrene

Sep 30Resolved

Styrene

Sep 30Resolved

Styrene

Sep 30Resolved

Styrene

Sep 30Resolved

Styrene

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Sep 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

Sep 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

Sep 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

Sep 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

Sep 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

Sep 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

Sep 30Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

Sep 30Resolved

E. COLI

Aug 26Active

E. COLI

Aug 26Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 3Resolved

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

Chlorine

Apr 30Resolved

Chlorine

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Feb 28Resolved

How Does This Compare?

READING (19606) has 215 recorded violations, including 11 health-based. 7 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

Water Quality in READING, PA (19606)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (215 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(9)

2023(151)

2022(53)

2021(2)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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