Caguas Municipio, PR

Moderate Risk (30/100)

Transparent derived index from EPA TRI / SDWIS / Superfund extracts: not an official EPA rating. Fixed caps: facilities ≤25 pts (50+ = max), log10 releases ≤25 pts, Superfund ≤25 pts (5/site), health-violation systems ≤15 pts (3/system), high-chemical facilities ≤10 pts. Bands: High ≥60, Moderate ≥30. See methodology.

Environmental data for Caguas Municipio in Puerto Rico · Population: 126,239

TRI sites such as Quality Electroplating Corp; Clorox Manufacturing Co of Puerto R Ico Inc.; Imcd Puerto Rico Inc; SDWIS systems such as CAGUAS NORTE; CAGUAS SUR; ACUED. COM. SECTOR LA SIERRA; NPL sites such as Hormigas Ground Water Plume anchor Caguas Municipio, PR's EPA extract. Derived burden score 30/100 (Moderate Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Health-flagged SDWIS rows in Caguas Municipio include CAGUAS NORTE; CAGUAS SUR; ACUED. COM. SECTOR LA SIERRA, while Quality Electroplating Corp leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 3 / peak 174 in 2024.

Burden score 30/100 (Moderate Risk) is the only weighted composite on this page. The tables below list every TRI facility, SDWIS system, and Superfund site EPA has on record for Caguas Municipio -- not just the names called out above -- reproducing the disclosure history as filed, not a current-safety verdict. Extract current as of 2026-08-25.

County population (Census ACS)
126,239
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
18
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
126 lbs

Air Quality History (2020–2024)

EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) data showing how many days per year fall into each air quality category.

Year Good Moderate Unhealthy (SG) Max AQI
2024 343 (96%) 13 0 174
2023 242 (95%) 13 1 105
2022 291 (95%) 16 0 76
2021 180 (91%) 17 0 75
2020 306 (96%) 12 0 72
2024 Good Air Quality: 96% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 3

Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County AQI categories: Good (0-50), Moderate (51-100), Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150), Unhealthy (151-200), Very Unhealthy (201-300), Hazardous (301+)

For real-time air quality readings and pollutant breakdowns in Puerto Rico, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (18)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CAGUAS NORTE 47,352 10
CAGUAS SUR 34,261 18
ACUED. COM. SECTOR LA SIERRA 1,015 3
CAGUAS REAL UTILITY CORP 952 1
ACUED. RURAL TURADO ARRIBA 745 1
TURABO CLUSTERS 520 0
ACUED. RURAL SECT. LOZADA Y POZO DULCE 506 7
ACUED. RURAL PEDRO CALIXTO 402 4
PARC. NUEVAS CANABONCITO ACUED. 312 1
ACUED. RURAL CASA DE PIEDRA INC. 311 1
ORG. RESID. DEL SECTOR LA UNION (ORSU) 290 1
POZO PIAS 2 INC 240 2
ACUED. RURAL LOS VELAZQUEZ 216 1
ACUED. COM. BUENOS AIRES 191 1
USUARIOS POZO PROFUNDO 160 1
ASOC. DE RESIDENTES HACIENDA DEL REY 142 1
ACUEDUCTO RURAL EL MANANTIAL INC 93 1
EL PARAISO ACUEDUCTO INCORPORADO 50 1

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Quality Electroplating Corp 75 lbs
2 Clorox Manufacturing Co of Puerto R Ico Inc. 31 lbs
3 Imcd Puerto Rico Inc 20 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Hormigas Ground Water Plume Deleted NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Caguas Municipio (1)

Caguas
3 facilities · 22 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico?
Caguas Municipio, PR has an environmental risk score of 30/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 18 water systems on record. 17 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Caguas Municipio?
Yes, Caguas Municipio, PR has 1 Superfund site on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations that require long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
How many toxic release facilities are in Caguas Municipio?
Caguas Municipio, PR has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 126 lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Caguas Municipio?
In 2024, Caguas Municipio, PR recorded a median AQI of 3 and a peak AQI of 174. 96% of monitored days had "Good" air quality (AQI 0–50). Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County.
Is the drinking water safe in Caguas Municipio?
Caguas Municipio, PR has 18 EPA-regulated water systems. 17 systems have reported health-based violations (MCL exceedances). A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Caguas Municipio?
Environmental compliance in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Puerto Rico state environmental agency. Facilities report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, water systems are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and contaminated sites are managed under the Superfund program. Contact your state environmental agency for local concerns.

What does this county environmental profile show?

This county environmental profile rolls up EPA Toxics Release Inventory facility reports, Safe Drinking Water Information System public-water-system filings, and Superfund National Priorities List sites for the county boundary defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Facility counts reflect facilities with a reporting address inside the county, not where downstream environmental effects may be observed. Population figures are from the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimate. The county detail page is updated whenever the upstream EPA programs publish revised data; see the methodology page for the documented ingest cadence and the editorial choices governing how aggregations are computed.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro