Water system

Somerset Twp Ma Reading Mines

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Pennsylvania EPA ID PA4560019 494 people Groundwater

What this means for you

Is it safe to drink right now?
Based on the latest EPA data, Somerset Twp Ma Reading Mines has no unresolved health-based violations from the past year. Water that meets federal standards is generally considered safe to drink for most healthy people.
Should I use a filter?
Optional. Nothing in this data strongly calls for one. Many people still filter for chlorine taste and odor.
What kind of filter?
For taste and odor (chlorine/chloramine), an NSF/ANSI 42 pitcher or faucet filter is enough. See matched standards and product picks.

This is general information from public EPA data, not medical advice. Lead often comes from a home’s own pipes, so only a test of your tap can tell your exposure. If you are pregnant, caring for an infant, or have a weakened immune system, ask your doctor or health department.

Summary: No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 19 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Latest lead 90th percentile on file is from 1996 (older than 5 years, not graded).
EPA data snapshot 2026Q3. Grade is TapWaterZip's own score — see methods.

PFAS (“forever chemicals”), EPA UCMR 5

No UCMR 5 results on file (mostly smaller systems weren’t required to test).

Lead and copper

Lead 90th percentile5 ppb1996-12-31
Current action level15 ppbLCRI lowers to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027

This lead result is more than 5 years old, so it is not counted in the grade. Ask your utility for its latest lead sampling.

Violations (last 5 years)

BeganTypeContaminant / ruleStatus
2026-03-01Missed or late testing/reportingGroundwater RuleResolved
2025-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingGroundwater RuleResolved
2023-10-01Missed or late testing/reportingGroundwater RuleResolved
2023-10-01Missed or late testing/reportingChlorineResolved
2022-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingHexachlorocyclopentadieneResolved
2022-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingEndrinResolved
2022-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingLASSOResolved
2022-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingDi(2-ethylhexyl) adipateResolved
2022-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingBHC-GAMMAResolved
2022-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingHeptachlor epoxideResolved
2022-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingDi(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateResolved
2022-01-01Missed or late testing/reporting1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEResolved
2022-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingAtrazineResolved
2022-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingBenzo(a)pyreneResolved
2022-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingMethoxychlorResolved
2022-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingSimazineResolved
2022-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingHeptachlorResolved
2022-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingETHYLENE DIBROMIDEResolved
2022-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingHEXACHLOROBENZENEResolved

Filters matched to this water

FILTER PICKS

Look for filters certified (NSF, IAPMO or WQA) to these standards for the specific contaminant. Buttons open the maker’s page or an Amazon search; use “Check NSF listing” to verify a model’s claims. No affiliate links yet — grades are never sold.

Chlorine/chloramine taste

NSF/ANSI 42
Aquasana Clean Water Pitcher ~$35
Pitcher for chlorine taste/odor; check the NSF/ANSI 42 listing for the exact model.
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Brita Elite Filter ~$20–40
Common faucet/pitcher option; confirm the 42 claim on the box.
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Annual water quality report

Utilities must publish a Consumer Confidence Report every year by July 1. Find it on the utility’s website or ask them directly; EPA explains how.

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