Water Quality in Vega Alta, PR (00692)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 00692.

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 32 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.

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

32,802

Population

8

Water Systems

33

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Vega Alta Urbano

Groundwater 34,559 people served
0 violations

Vega Baja Urbano

All resolved
Surface water 26,660 people served
12 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Alturas

Surface water 6,242 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Maricao

Surface water 4,572 people served
0 violations

Quebrada Arenas

Surface water 4,451 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Almirante Norte

All resolved
Groundwater 4,285 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Dbr Development Management, Llc

1 health-based
Groundwater 1,000 people served
18 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Mr. Special

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

3 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
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?

Vega Alta (00692) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 33.

Fewer violations 86th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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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