Water Quality in Hormiguero, PR (00660)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 00660.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 8 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are13 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 72% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
15,405
Population
8
Water Systems
13
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)
Hormiguero
All resolvedLavaderos
Quiyones
Culebras
All resolvedCedro
Jajome Bajo
Finca San Jose-Eureka
Lavaderos
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2021
How Does This Compare?
Hormiguero (00660) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.