Guayanilla Municipio, PR

Low Risk (28/100)

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 Guayanilla Municipio in Puerto Rico · Population: 17,418

TRI sites such as Prepa-South Coast Power Plant; Master Paints & Chemicals Corp; Southern Wood Treating Inc; SDWIS systems such as GUAYANILLA URBANO; DEPORTIVO; PIEDRAS BLANCAS anchor Guayanilla Municipio, PR's EPA extract. Derived burden score 28/100 (Low 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 Guayanilla Municipio include QUEBRADA HONDA; PELCHAS, while Prepa-South Coast Power Plant leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 28/100 (Low 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 Guayanilla 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.

Release-over-release change

What changed for Guayanilla Municipio, PR: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+8.3%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+8.3%

242.5 thousand lb → 262.7 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Guayanilla Municipio, PR's total reported releases rose from 242.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 262.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Guayanilla Municipio, PR's chemicals reported rose from 10 in 2022 to 11 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Guayanilla Municipio, PR's air releases rose from 242.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 262.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
17,418
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
7
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
681.4K lbs

Water Systems (7)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
GUAYANILLA URBANO 7,302 0
DEPORTIVO 3,420 0
PIEDRAS BLANCAS 3,351 0
CONSEJO 1,092 0
JAGUA PASTO 844 0
QUEBRADA HONDA 240 1
PELCHAS 85 3

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Prepa-South Coast Power Plant 681.4K lbs
2 Master Paints & Chemicals Corp 0 lbs
3 Southern Wood Treating Inc 0 lbs

Cities in Guayanilla Municipio (1)

Guayanilla
3 facilities · 7 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico?
Guayanilla Municipio, PR has an environmental risk score of 28/100 (Low Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 7 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Guayanilla Municipio?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Guayanilla Municipio, PR in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Guayanilla Municipio?
Guayanilla Municipio, PR has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 681.4K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Guayanilla Municipio?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Guayanilla Municipio, PR. This may indicate no EPA monitoring stations are located in the county. For regional air quality data, see the state environmental profile or visit EPA's AirNow.gov.
Is the drinking water safe in Guayanilla Municipio?
Guayanilla Municipio, PR has 7 EPA-regulated water systems. 2 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 Guayanilla Municipio?
Environmental compliance in Guayanilla 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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