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LA PICA

PWSID: PR0003042 · Jayuya, PR · Serves 561 people

Health Violations

LA PICA has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
561
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Surface Water

LA PICA (PWSID PR0003042) 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 561 people in Jayuya, PR, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Puerto Rico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including E. coli, Atrazine. Recorded violations span 2016–2022.

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)
PR0003042
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Jayuya, PR
Population Served
561
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 2 2
Atrazine 1 1

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Feb 1, 2022
E. coli Yes Feb 1, 2022
Atrazine Yes Oct 2, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LA PICA water safe to drink?
LA PICA has 3 health-based violations out of 3 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 LA PICA serve?
LA PICA serves 561 people in Jayuya, PR. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does LA PICA have?
LA PICA has 3 total violations on record spanning 2016–2022. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in LA PICA water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: E. coli, Atrazine.

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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

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