LIJAS

PWSID: PR0644076 · Las Piedras, PR · Serves 534 people

Health Violations

LIJAS has 7 health-based violations out of 7 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
534
Total Violations
7
Health Violations
7
Source Type
Surface Water

LIJAS (PWSID PR0644076) 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 534 people in Las Piedras, PR, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Puerto Rico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 7 total violations, with 7 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including E. coli, Arsenic, Gross Alpha. Recorded violations span 2007–2024.

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)
PR0644076
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Las Piedras, PR
Population Served
534
Health Violations
Yes (7)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 4 4
Arsenic 2 2
Gross Alpha 1 1

Violation History (7)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
E. coli Yes May 1, 2017
E. coli Yes May 1, 2017
E. coli Yes Apr 1, 2017
E. coli Yes Apr 1, 2017
Arsenic Yes Jan 1, 2007
Arsenic Yes Jan 1, 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LIJAS water safe to drink?
LIJAS has 7 health-based violations out of 7 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 LIJAS serve?
LIJAS serves 534 people in Las Piedras, PR. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does LIJAS have?
LIJAS has 7 total violations on record spanning 2007–2024. 7 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in LIJAS water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: E. coli, Arsenic, Gross Alpha.

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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