Water Quality in Arecibo, PR (00612)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 00612.
Active Health Violations
5 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 73% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
62,908
Population
23
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)
Arecibo Urbano
1 health-basedHatillo-Camuy
3 health-basedSantana
Barceloneta Urbano
Sabana Hoyos
Quebrada
All resolvedGarrochales
Pajuil-Paloma
Miraflores
Vila
Jobales
Tiburones Artesiano.
Bajadero
Cimarrona Sabana Pike
Esperanza
1 health-basedSan Rafael
All resolvedCarreras
Rio Arriba
All resolvedGlobal Commodity Group
Esc. Inmension Idiomas-Crozier
A H Robins Mfgr Co
Observatorio De Arecibo
Superacueducto
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2023
How Does This Compare?
Arecibo (00612) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Whole House Carbon Filter
A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.