COCOS

PWSID: PR0004895 · Salinas, PR · Serves 9,956 people

Health Violations

COCOS 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
9,956
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

COCOS (PWSID PR0004895) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 9,956 people in Salinas, 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 Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2016–2016.

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)
PR0004895
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Salinas, PR
Population Served
9,956
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is COCOS water safe to drink?
COCOS 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 groundwater water as its source.
How many people does COCOS serve?
COCOS serves 9,956 people in Salinas, PR. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does COCOS have?
COCOS has 2 total violations on record spanning 2016–2016. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in COCOS water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: 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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