MALPASO

PWSID: PR0004464 · Penuelas, PR · Serves 908 people

Health Violations

MALPASO has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
908
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Surface Water

MALPASO (PWSID PR0004464) 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 908 people in Penuelas, PR, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Puerto Rico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Atrazine. Recorded violations span 2015–2024.

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)
PR0004464
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Penuelas, PR
Population Served
908
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Atrazine 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Atrazine Yes Feb 1, 2024
Atrazine Yes Sep 24, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MALPASO water safe to drink?
MALPASO has 2 health-based violations out of 2 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 MALPASO serve?
MALPASO serves 908 people in Penuelas, PR. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MALPASO have?
MALPASO has 2 total violations on record spanning 2015–2024. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MALPASO water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: 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

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