YABUCOA URBANO

PWSID: PR0005196 · Yabucoa, PR · Serves 14,610 people

Health Violations

YABUCOA URBANO has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
14,610
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Surface Water

YABUCOA URBANO (PWSID PR0005196) 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 14,610 people in Yabucoa, PR, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Puerto Rico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2015–2021.

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)
PR0005196
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Yabucoa, PR
Population Served
14,610
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 4
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 2

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2020
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is YABUCOA URBANO water safe to drink?
YABUCOA URBANO has 6 health-based violations out of 6 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 YABUCOA URBANO serve?
YABUCOA URBANO serves 14,610 people in Yabucoa, PR. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does YABUCOA URBANO have?
YABUCOA URBANO has 6 total violations on record spanning 2015–2021. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in YABUCOA URBANO water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM).

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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