Water Quality in ARECIBO, PR (00612)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 00612.
16
Total Violations
3
Health-Based
13
Monitoring / Reporting
15
Resolved
What does this mean?
15 of 16 violations have been resolved. 3 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 13 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (16 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jan 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(1)
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
42
2024(2)
Nitrate
03
Nitrate
03
How Does This Compare?
ARECIBO (00612) has 16 recorded violations, including 3 health-based. 1 remains unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
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