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ZIP 01867: Reading, MA Tap Water

ZIP 01867 is in the Reading, MA area, most likely served by NORTH READING WATER DEPT.. A ZIP is a postal boundary, not a service area, so confirm your supplier on your water bill.

What the record shows · MA3213000

Test results for NORTH READING WATER DEPT.

Results describe the water system, not a specific tap in ZIP 01867. Each bar marks the listed reference for that substance.

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above a listed reference
0
detected, within reference or no limit
4
aesthetic measures
0
tested, not detected
27
Detected · 4 results, farthest from the reference first
  • PbLead (90th percentile)
    1.7µg/L
    15 µg/L federal action level
    Below the listed reference · EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule) · 2025Evidence
  • PFHxAPerfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)
    3ng/L
    400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)
    Below the listed reference · EPA UCMR 5 · 2023Evidence
  • PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)
    6ng/L
    No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
    No federal or state limit · EPA UCMR 5 · 2023Evidence
  • PFPeAPerfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
    4ng/L
    No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
    No federal or state limit · EPA UCMR 5 · 2023Evidence
Aesthetic · no federal health limit
CaCO₃Water hardness

Not measured: no utility report on file. Hardness affects fixtures and appliances, not health.

Tested, not detected
Other contaminants tested
27none detected

Below each lab’s reporting limit. A result, not zero, and it covers only what was tested.

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  • 11Cl-PF3OUdS
  • 4:2 FTS
  • 6:2 FTS
  • 8:2 FTS
  • 9Cl-PF3ONS
  • ADONA
  • HFPO-DA (GenX)
  • NEtFOSAA
  • NFDHA
  • NMeFOSAA
  • PFBS
  • PFDA
  • PFDoA
  • PFEESA
  • PFHpA
  • PFHpS
  • PFHxS
  • PFMBA
  • PFMPA
  • PFNA
  • PFOA
  • PFOS
  • PFPeS
  • PFTA
  • PFTrDA
  • PFUnA
  • Lithium
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    Safe Home DIY Lead in Drinking Water Combo Test Kit

    Safe Home (EnviroTestKits)

    Lead, read as one of three ranges: 0–4, 5–15 or 15+ ppb

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    ETR Labs Basic Water Quality Test Kit

    ETR Laboratories

    50+ substances, including lead, copper, arsenic, nitrate, hardness and coliform bacteria

    What it can't tell you: It does not test PFAS, and not every result on the panel falls under the lab's accredited scope.

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Which water system serves ZIP 01867?

The public system on record for ZIP 01867 (Reading, MA) is NORTH READING WATER DEPT.. A ZIP is a postal boundary, not a service area. Confirm your supplier on your water bill.

Is the water in ZIP 01867 the same as Reading's?

ZIP 01867 falls within the Reading, MA area, but a ZIP code can span more than one utility. Read the serving system's own record for the results that apply to your address.

How do I find the exact water system for ZIP 01867?

Check the utility name on your water bill, or resolve it from your street address with Find My Water. The ZIP-level view lists candidate systems, not a confirmed household match.