Reading, PA Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
12 ZIP codes · 146 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 12 ZIP codes across Reading, PA. The area averages a grade D (46/100); 10 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Reading, PA. We compared 12 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade D (46/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 1 | 10% |
| D | 7 | 70% |
| F | 2 | 20% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Reading ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19609 | 64 | C | 7 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 2 | 19602 | 48 | D | 5 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 3 | 19611 | 47 | D | 7 | No data |
| 4 | 19601 | 46 | D | 10 | No data |
| 5 | 19606 | 46 | D | 10 | 0.0034 mg/L |
| 6 | 19608 | 46 | D | 11 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 7 | 19610 | 46 | D | 10 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 8 | 19607 | 45 | D | 12 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 9 | 19604 | 39 | F | 31 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 10 | 19605 | 35 | F | 43 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 11 | 19603 | — | — | — | No data |
| 12 | 19612 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 1 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 9 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 146 total violations across Reading
- 18 health-based violations
- 10 of 10 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 10 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 20 | 6 |
| Contaminant 0700 | 19 | 5 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 15 | 10 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 14 | 10 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 8 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Reading?
ZIP code 19609 has the highest safety score in Reading at 64/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Reading water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 10 directly mapped ZIP records, 146 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 10 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.