A84/100
READING — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,078 people · Michigan
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MI0005620
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About READING
Is READING water safe to drink?
READING water receives a grade of A (84/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has READING detected?
1 contaminants were tested in READING's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does READING have any EPA violations?
Yes, READING has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does READING serve?
READING serves approximately 1,078 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: Reading.
What type of water does READING provide?
READING sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MI0005620.
How does READING compare to other utilities in Michigan?
READING scores 84/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Michigan state page for a full comparison of water systems.