Water Quality in Orocovis, PR (00720)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 00720.
Active Health Violations
14 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 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
21,037
Population
36
Water Systems
245
Violations (5yr)
14
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (36)
Orocovis Urbano
1 health-basedCoamo Urbano
Hayales
Los Miranda Pellejas
1 health-basedCom. Sabana
1 health-basedBauta Abajo, Inc.
1 health-basedBauta
Jjlrc
Acueducto Pellejas Inc.
Com. Saltos Cabra
1 health-basedComunidad Limones
1 health-basedCaimito
Asociacion Residentes Comunidad Gregorio
1 health-basedCorporacion Saltos Pelleja
1 health-basedCom. Cacao - La Sapia
1 health-basedLos Riveras
Asociacion Sector Coli
Saltos Pellejas,Inc.
Acueducto La Hacienda Damian Abajo, Inc
1 health-basedSanto Tomas De Aquino
1 health-basedBotijas, Orocovis
Represa Telesforo
Comunidad Integrada El Pueblito Inc.
All resolvedArea Recreativa
El Perico Ii
1 health-basedAngel Soto Santiago
Acueducto Taita
1 health-basedHipolito Colon
La Sapia Ii La Colina
Sector Coli
Vega Redonda
Comunidad El Frio
1 health-basedNovilla
Saltos Ii
Bosque Toro Negro(Sec.El Frio)
El Prico
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2023
How Does This Compare?
Orocovis (00720) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 245.
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.