READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY Water Quality Report
D
Poor
Safety Grade
8 violations in the past 5 years, including 8 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- PA3060059
- Population Served
- 95,100
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Pennsylvania
- EPA Region
- 3
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 8000 | ✕ Health-Based | 6 |
| Contaminant 0200 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Contaminant 1085 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Contaminant 0800 | ✕ Health-Based | 2 |
Violation History
2025
2
2022
6
2018
8
2016
2
2006
1
Total violations on record: 19
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)