Water Quality: Reading, PA
10 water systems • 174,731 people served
Multiple Health Violations377
Total Violations
16
Health-Based Violations
10
Water Systems
174,731
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Reading has 16 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Bromate, E. coli, Fecal Coliform. In total, 377 violations are on record for 10 water systems serving 174,731 people.
Contaminants Found
Bromate
E. coli
Fecal Coliform
Water Systems Serving Reading
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY | PA3060059 | Surface Water | 95,100 | 19 |
| PAW PENN DISTRICT | PA3060069 | Groundwater | 28,508 | 0 |
| MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH | PA3060038 | Groundwater | 21,000 | 237 |
| SHILLINGTON MUNI AUTH | PA3060067 | Surface Water | 13,300 | 30 |
| MT PENN BORO MUNI AUTH | PA3060082 | Groundwater | 10,400 | 14 |
| ONTELAUNEE TOWNSHIP | PA3060098 | Surface Water | 2,598 | 36 |
| BERN TWP MUNI AUTH | PA3060045 | Surface Water | 1,800 | 6 |
| RAWA NORTH HEIDELBERG | PA3060115 | Groundwater | 1,350 | 10 |
| WBWA MOHRSVILLE DISTRICT | PA3060087 | Groundwater | 375 | 10 |
| WILL O HILL APTS | PA3060036 | Groundwater | 300 | 15 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.