Water Quality in Reading, PA (19606)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19606.
Active Health Violations
6 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 92% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
35,853
Population
33
Water Systems
54
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (33)
Reading Area Water Authority
1 health-basedMt Penn Boro Muni Auth
All resolvedReading Country Club
St Lawrence Water Works
Snydersville Diner
Exeter Twp Sch Dist-Lorane Sch
Zion Spies Evan Luth Ch
All resolvedZions Spies Evan Reformed Ch
Mt Springs
Crestwood Swim Pool
Exeter Family Restaurant
Bordic Mobile Home Park
Southend Gun Club Inc
1 health-basedWoodgate Apartments
Exeter Golf Course
Interstate Mobile Village Inc
Kula Kamala Ashram
Texas Bar-B-Q- Saloon
Dutch Colony Motor Inn
Dairy King % Walter Gerhard
Trout Run Sports Complex
1 health-basedBerties Inn
1 health-basedPig Pit
Pineland Park
1 health-basedNeversink Gun Club
All resolvedAllura Corp
Zezwitz
Speedies Dinette
Silver Swallow Society
Brereton Manor Retirement Home
1 health-basedThomas J Barron
Specialty Design & Mfg Co
All resolvedCountry Basket Catering
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
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 (19606) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 54.
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.
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.