Water Quality in Rio Grande, PR (00745)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 00745.
Active Health Violations
29 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 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
46,739
Population
11
Water Systems
77
Violations (5yr)
29
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
El Yunque
9 health-basedGuzman Arriba
11 health-basedForest Service El Yunque-2
All resolvedMorovis
8 health-basedZarzal
Morovis
Acueducto Compamento Elisa
Barcelona
1 health-basedCuerpo De Voluntario
Campamento Ymca
Forest Service-El Yunque
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2023
How Does This Compare?
Rio Grande (00745) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 77.
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.