Water Quality in Reading, PA (19608)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19608.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 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 31 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
24,178
Population
39
Water Systems
33
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (39)
Reading Area Water Authority
1 health-basedPaw Penn District
Sunoco #7241
Cacoosing Meadows Rec Area
Shearers Grove Bbq Ranch
Sinking Spring Family Ymca
Wbwa Mohrsville District
All resolvedMohns Memorial Evan Ch
Ganlys Irish Pub & Restaurant
All resolvedGouglersville Fire Co
All resolvedArco Station-Hickory Run
Aluminum Alloys Inc
Crystal Springs Restaurant
Steelco
Bc Montessori Country Day Sch
All resolvedRise And Shine Diner
Chapel Hill Gc
All resolvedSinking Spring Skatarena & Grv
Amoco Food Shop-Trexlertown
Julianas
All resolvedSunoco Food Shop
All resolvedMiller'S Drive-In
Amer House Of Fritztown
Western Berks Water Auth
All resolvedTuck Me Inn
Simotas Dairy Bar
Colonial Hills Cafe
Manor Gc
Big Berthas Grill
State Hill Restaurant
Foscone'S Golf Center
Sgl Carbon Group Llc
All resolvedLower Heidelberg Twp Fire Co
Community Fire Co Of Fritztown
1 health-basedColumbia House
Silver Dollar Ice Cream Parlou
Black Sheep Tavern
Big Spring Vended Water
All resolvedSteelco Well #2
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Reading (19608) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 33.
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.