Utilities & Infrastructure in Reading, PA
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
83.7%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
63.5%
of households
No Internet
13.8%
of households
Total Households
32,899
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
90.6%
of households
Smartphone
85.2%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
58.6%
of households
Tablet
48.8%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
12
Population Served
175,161
Violations (5yr)
4
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY | Community | Surface water | 95,100 | 2 |
| PAW PENN DISTRICT | Community | Ground water | 28,508 | 0 |
| MUHLENBERG TWP MUNI AUTH | Community | Ground water | 21,000 | 0 |
| SHILLINGTON MUNI AUTH | Community | Purchased surface water | 13,300 | 2 |
| MT PENN BORO MUNI AUTH | Community | Ground water | 10,400 | 0 |
| ONTELAUNEE TOWNSHIP | Community | Purchased surface water | 2,598 | 0 |
| BERN TWP MUNI AUTH | Community | Purchased surface water | 1,800 | 0 |
| RAWA NORTH HEIDELBERG | Community | Ground water | 1,350 | 0 |
| CAROLINE ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK | Community | Ground water | 395 | 0 |
| WBWA MOHRSVILLE DISTRICT | Community | Ground water | 375 | 0 |
| WILL O HILL APTS | Community | Ground water | 300 | 0 |
| HARMAN SUBDIVISION | Community | Ground water | 35 | 0 |
83.7% of households in Reading have broadband internet access. 63.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.8% of households have no internet access. 21.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 12 water systems, providing water to 175,161 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.