GUAYABOTA

PWSID: PR0005186 · Yabucoa, PR · Serves 1,028 people

Health Violations

GUAYABOTA has 30 health-based violations out of 30 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,028
Total Violations
30
Health Violations
30
Source Type
Surface Water

GUAYABOTA (PWSID PR0005186) 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 1,028 people in Yabucoa, PR, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Puerto Rico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 30 total violations, with 30 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Atrazine. Recorded violations span 2016–2018.

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)
PR0005186
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Yabucoa, PR
Population Served
1,028
Health Violations
Yes (30)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Atrazine 30 30

Violation History (30)

Contaminant Health Date
Atrazine Yes Aug 1, 2018
Atrazine Yes Aug 1, 2018
Atrazine Yes May 1, 2018
Atrazine Yes May 1, 2018
Atrazine Yes Apr 1, 2018
Atrazine Yes Apr 1, 2018
Atrazine Yes Mar 1, 2018
Atrazine Yes Mar 1, 2018
Atrazine Yes Feb 1, 2018
Atrazine Yes Feb 1, 2018
Atrazine Yes Jan 1, 2018
Atrazine Yes Jan 1, 2018
Atrazine Yes Aug 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes Aug 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes Jul 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes Jul 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes Jun 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes Jun 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes May 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes May 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes Apr 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes Apr 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes Mar 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes Mar 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes Feb 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes Feb 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes Jan 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes Jan 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes May 1, 2016
Atrazine Yes May 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GUAYABOTA water safe to drink?
GUAYABOTA has 30 health-based violations out of 30 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 GUAYABOTA serve?
GUAYABOTA serves 1,028 people in Yabucoa, PR. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does GUAYABOTA have?
GUAYABOTA has 30 total violations on record spanning 2016–2018. 30 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in GUAYABOTA 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

Related