Water Quality in Reading, PA (19607)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19607.
Active Health Violations
5 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 89% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
24,045
Population
28
Water Systems
43
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (28)
Reading Area Water Authority
1 health-basedShillington Muni Auth
All resolvedKen Grill Recreation Assn
4 health-basedGov Mifflin Brecknock Elem Sch
Health South Rehab Hosp
Grace Fellowship Church
All resolvedBerk Tek Inc
Green Hills Sunoco
Snokist
222 Drive In Theatre
Green Hills Manor
John Paul Ii Center
G & G Mobile Home Park
Five Mile House Mobile Home Pa
Colonial Hills Bowl
Furlow Commons
All resolvedDollar General
All resolvedGreen Hills Golf Driving Range
Jrs Skateway
Flying Hills Fitness Club
Nolde Environmental Ed Ctr
All resolvedFive Mile House Hotel
Camp Roberts % Albert Adelman
Green Hills Inn
Thompson Mobilhome Park
Reading Rehabilitation Hosp
White Pines Center
Butchville Hunt Fish Club Mhp
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Reading (19607) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 43.
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.