ZIP Code 19610
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
2 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
13
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
165%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 165% of limit
Detected: 6.60 ppt
READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY
PA3060059 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
1
State
Pennsylvania
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 6.60ppt | 165% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
SHILLINGTON MUNI AUTH
PA3060067 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
0
State
Pennsylvania
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
WYOMISSING BORO WATER SYSTEM
PA3060083 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
1
State
Pennsylvania
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.70ppt | 118% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 20.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 19610 is served by 3 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.