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Reading Water District #2

EPA ID: NY4830034 · 30 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for Reading Water District #2 shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 30 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

30
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Reading Water District #2's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Schuyler County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Reading Water District #2 (EPA ID: NY4830034) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 30 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 14876 in Reading Center.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

  • 14876 — Reading Center

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Reading Water District #2 (NY4830034) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reading Water District #2 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Reading Water District #2 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Reading Water District #2 serve?

Reading Water District #2 serves approximately 30 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Reading Water District #2 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Reading Water District #2 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Reading Water District #2 serve?
Reading Water District #2 serves approximately 30 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Reading Water District #2's water source?
Reading Water District #2 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Where does Reading Water District #2 get its water?
Reading Water District #2's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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