Water Quality in Barranquitas, PR (00794)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 00794.

Active Health Violations

13 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 96% of US ZIP codes.

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

28,668

Population

Water Systems

103

Violations (5yr)

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)

Las Bocas

1 health-based

Surface water 10,998 people served

61 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Resolved

Diquat Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Atrazine Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Endothall Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

LASSO Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Toxaphene Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Endrin Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

2,4,5-TP Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Glyphosate Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Simazine Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Picloram Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Carbofuran Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Pentachlorophenol Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Chlordane Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Methoxychlor Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

2,4-D Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Dinoseb Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

BHC-GAMMA Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

OXAMYL Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Dalapon Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Heptachlor Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Benzo(a)pyrene Monitoring

Jan 2025 Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health

Dec 2023 Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring

Oct 2022 Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring

Sep 2022 Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Benzo(a)pyrene Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

OXAMYL Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

2,4,5-TP Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

2,4-D Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Methoxychlor Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Dalapon Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Pentachlorophenol Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Heptachlor Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Glyphosate Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Endrin Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

BHC-GAMMA Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Picloram Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Endothall Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

LASSO Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Dinoseb Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Chlordane Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Simazine Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Atrazine Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Toxaphene Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Diquat Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Carbofuran Monitoring

Apr 2021 Resolved

Coamo Urbano

Surface water 4,592 people served

0 violations

Barranquitas Urbano

2 health-based

Surface water 3,511 people served

3 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Barrancas Nuevo

All resolved

Surface water 2,379 people served

1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Acued. Com. Bo. Quebradillas

1 health-based

Surface water 1,751 people served

8 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Helechal-Guayabo

1 health-based

Groundwater 720 people served

2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Acued. Rural Palmarito Cintron

1 health-based

Groundwater 644 people served

3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Acued. Com. Barrancas Centro

1 health-based

Groundwater 534 people served

2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Acueducto Rural Tabor

1 health-based

Groundwater 432 people served

2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Lead tested: 13 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Acued. Com. Comunidad Canabon Abajo

1 health-based

Groundwater 254 people served

2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Comunidad DoñA Mayo, Inc.

1 health-based

Groundwater 232 people served

3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Comunidad Los Muchos

1 health-based

Groundwater 228 people served

12 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Acued. Com. Sec. Joya Fria

Groundwater 220 people served

0 violations

Acued. Com. Tortuguero, La Tiza, Inc.

1 health-based

Groundwater 147 people served

2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

La Cueva Del Indio

Groundwater 136 people served

0 violations

Acued. Canabon Sect. El Parque

1 health-based

Surface water 97 people served

2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based

20 violations

Has active

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based

5 violations

All resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based

1 violation

All resolved

Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

16 violations

All resolved

Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations

Has active

DiquatMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

AtrazineMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring

2 violations

All resolved

EndothallMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

LASSOMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

ToxapheneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

EndrinMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

2,4,5-TPMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

GlyphosateMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

SimazineMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

PicloramMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

CarbofuranMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

PentachlorophenolMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

ChlordaneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

MethoxychlorMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

2,4-DMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

DinosebMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

BHC-GAMMAMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

OXAMYLMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

DalaponMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

HeptachlorMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit

3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2023

How Does This Compare?

Barranquitas (00794) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 103.

Fewer violations 96th 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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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.

Water Quality in Barranquitas, PR (00794)

Active Health Violations

Location

Water Systems Serving This Area (16)

Las Bocas

Coamo Urbano

Barranquitas Urbano

Barrancas Nuevo

Acued. Com. Bo. Quebradillas

Helechal-Guayabo

Acued. Rural Palmarito Cintron

Acued. Com. Barrancas Centro

Acueducto Rural Tabor

Acued. Com. Comunidad Canabon Abajo

Comunidad DoñA Mayo, Inc.

Comunidad Los Muchos

Acued. Com. Sec. Joya Fria

Acued. Com. Tortuguero, La Tiza, Inc.

La Cueva Del Indio

Acued. Canabon Sect. El Parque

Contaminants Found

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

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