MOROVIS URBANO

PWSID: PR0002762 · Morovis, PR · Serves 20,628 people

Health Violations

MOROVIS URBANO has 13 health-based violations out of 13 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
20,628
Total Violations
13
Health Violations
13
Source Type
Surface Water

MOROVIS URBANO (PWSID PR0002762) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 20,628 people in Morovis, PR, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Puerto Rico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 13 total violations, with 13 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Turbidity, Atrazine. Recorded violations span 2015–2021.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Puerto Rico state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
PR0002762
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Morovis, PR
Population Served
20,628
Health Violations
Yes (13)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 8 8
Turbidity 4 4
Atrazine 1 1

Violation History (13)

Contaminant Health Date
Turbidity Yes Jun 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Jun 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Jun 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Jun 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Atrazine Yes Oct 2, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MOROVIS URBANO water safe to drink?
MOROVIS URBANO has 13 health-based violations out of 13 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does MOROVIS URBANO serve?
MOROVIS URBANO serves 20,628 people in Morovis, PR. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MOROVIS URBANO have?
MOROVIS URBANO has 13 total violations on record spanning 2015–2021. 13 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MOROVIS URBANO water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Turbidity, Atrazine.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

Related