CAGUAS SUR

PWSID: PR0005066 · Caguas, PR · Serves 33,231 people

Health Violations

CAGUAS SUR has 18 health-based violations out of 18 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
33,231
Total Violations
18
Health Violations
18
Source Type
Surface Water

CAGUAS SUR (PWSID PR0005066) 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 33,231 people in Caguas, PR, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Puerto Rico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 18 total violations, with 18 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Turbidity, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Recorded violations span 2015–2023.

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)
PR0005066
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Caguas, PR
Population Served
33,231
Health Violations
Yes (18)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 10 10
Turbidity 4 4
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 4

Violation History (18)

Contaminant Health Date
Turbidity Yes May 1, 2023
Turbidity Yes May 1, 2023
Turbidity Yes May 1, 2023
Turbidity Yes May 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 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
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CAGUAS SUR water safe to drink?
CAGUAS SUR has 18 health-based violations out of 18 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 CAGUAS SUR serve?
CAGUAS SUR serves 33,231 people in Caguas, PR. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does CAGUAS SUR have?
CAGUAS SUR has 18 total violations on record spanning 2015–2023. 18 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in CAGUAS SUR water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Turbidity, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

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