Water Quality in Arecibo, PR (00650)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 00650.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 57% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

13,200

Population

21

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)

Arecibo Urbano

1 health-based
Surface water 61,119 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Santana

Surface water 19,574 people served
0 violations

Barceloneta Urbano

Surface water 16,290 people served
0 violations

Sabana Hoyos

Surface water 15,876 people served
0 violations

Manati Urbano

Groundwater 15,244 people served
0 violations

Coto Sur

Surface water 15,158 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Florida Urbano

Groundwater 14,303 people served
0 violations

Manati East

Surface water 13,305 people served
0 violations

Utuado Urbano

All resolved
Surface water 12,984 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Tierra Nueva Rabanos

Surface water 9,924 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Garrochales

Groundwater 7,439 people served
0 violations

Miraflores

Surface water 5,596 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jaguas Pozas

All resolved
Surface water 4,563 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Ciales Urbano

Surface water 4,563 people served
0 violations

Vila

Groundwater 4,340 people served
0 violations

Rossy

Groundwater 4,108 people served
0 violations

Tiburones Artesiano.

Groundwater 3,936 people served
0 violations

Cimarrona Sabana Pike

Groundwater 3,360 people served
0 violations

Pajonal

Groundwater 3,204 people served
0 violations

Fronton

All resolved
Surface water 2,862 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Acued Asoc Adventistas Campam

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2023

How Does This Compare?

Arecibo (00650) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.

Fewer violations 57th percentile More violations

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.

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