A83/100
WEST READING BORO WATER — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,300 people · Pennsylvania
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
PA3060078
Violations
13
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: March 13, 2022 – October 18, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Failed treatment technique requirements
When: January 1, 2022 – October 18, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 WEST READING BORO WATER
Is WEST READING BORO WATER water safe to drink?
WEST READING BORO WATER water receives a grade of A (83/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has WEST READING BORO WATER detected?
31 contaminants were tested in WEST READING BORO WATER's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does WEST READING BORO WATER have any EPA violations?
Yes, WEST READING BORO WATER has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does WEST READING BORO WATER serve?
WEST READING BORO WATER serves approximately 4,300 people, Pennsylvania.
What type of water does WEST READING BORO WATER provide?
WEST READING BORO WATER sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is PA3060078.
How does WEST READING BORO WATER compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?
WEST READING BORO WATER scores 83/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Pennsylvania state page for a full comparison of water systems.