Water Quality in Vega Baja, PR (00693)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 00693.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 15 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are18 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 77% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
55,387
Population
15
Water Systems
18
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)
Vega Alta Urbano
Vega Baja Urbano
All resolvedManati Urbano
Coto Sur
Manati East
Tierra Nueva Rabanos
Alturas
Maricao
Quebrada Arenas
Almirante Norte
All resolvedSobrino
Pugnado
All resolvedAlmirante Sur
Ciudad Real
All resolvedViatris Pharmaceuticals Llc
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 2023
How Does This Compare?
Vega Baja (00693) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18, 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.