Water Quality in PENUELAS, PR (00724)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 00724.
61
Total Violations
1
Health-Based
60
Monitoring / Reporting
61
Resolved
What does this mean?
61 of 61 violations have been resolved. 1 is a health-based violation, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 60 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (61 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 8, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jan 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Heptachlor | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Pentachlorophenol | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Glyphosate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Endrin | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2024(2)
Public Notice
75
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
42
2022(59)
Heptachlor
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Glyphosate
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
Endrin
03
Endrin
03
Methoxychlor
03
Methoxychlor
03
Toxaphene
03
Toxaphene
03
Dalapon
03
Dalapon
03
Glyphosate
03
Diquat
03
OXAMYL
03
OXAMYL
03
Simazine
03
Simazine
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
03
Picloram
03
Picloram
03
Dinoseb
03
Dinoseb
03
Heptachlor
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
2,4-D
03
2,4-D
03
2,4,5-TP
03
2,4,5-TP
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
Chlordane
03
Chlordane
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
Carbofuran
03
Carbofuran
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Atrazine
03
Atrazine
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
Endothall
03
Endothall
03
LASSO
03
LASSO
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
Diquat
03
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
How Does This Compare?
PENUELAS (00724) has 61 recorded violations, including 1 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
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