SAN SEBASTIAN

PWSID: PR0003303 · San Sebastian, PR · Serves 24,449 people

Health Violations

SAN SEBASTIAN has 36 health-based violations out of 36 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
24,449
Total Violations
36
Health Violations
36
Source Type
Surface Water

SAN SEBASTIAN (PWSID PR0003303) 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 24,449 people in San Sebastian, PR, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Puerto Rico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 36 total violations, with 36 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2014–2020.

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)
PR0003303
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
San Sebastian, PR
Population Served
24,449
Health Violations
Yes (36)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Violation History (36)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2020
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2020
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2018
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2018
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2018
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2018
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2018
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2018
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Feb 1, 2016
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Feb 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2014
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2014
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2014
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2014
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2014
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2014
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2014
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SAN SEBASTIAN water safe to drink?
SAN SEBASTIAN has 36 health-based violations out of 36 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 SAN SEBASTIAN serve?
SAN SEBASTIAN serves 24,449 people in San Sebastian, PR. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SAN SEBASTIAN have?
SAN SEBASTIAN has 36 total violations on record spanning 2014–2020. 36 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SAN SEBASTIAN water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Total Coliform (RTCR).

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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