Aibonito Water Quality

Puerto Rico

Health Violations

The tap water in Aibonito, Puerto Rico is served by 5 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 18,331 people. 29 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

5
Water Systems
18,331
Population Served
29
Total Violations
29
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Aibonito, Puerto Rico is delivered through 5 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 18,331 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Aibonito shows 29 total violations across all 5 systems, of which 29 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5200, 2950, 0300, 3100. 2 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Puerto Rico drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
AIBONITO LA PLATA 16,202 25 Health
BAXTER HEALTHCARE OF PR 981 0 Clean
CUYON 515 0 Clean
CUYON WATER SERVICES INC. 433 3 Health
ACUEDUCTO COMUNITARIO ALGARROBO 200 1 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
2950 2022-07-01
2950 2022-07-01
2950 2022-04-01
2950 2022-04-01
2950 2022-01-01
2950 2020-01-01
2950 2020-01-01
0300 2016-11-01
0300 2016-11-01
2950 2016-07-01
2950 2016-07-01
2950 2016-04-01
2950 2016-04-01
3100 2016-02-01
3100 2016-02-01
2950 2016-01-01
2950 2016-01-01
2950 2015-10-01
2950 2015-10-01
2950 2015-07-01
2950 2015-07-01
2950 2015-04-01
2950 2015-04-01
2950 2015-01-01
2950 2015-01-01
2950 2014-10-01
2950 2014-10-01

TRI Facilities in Aibonito

Facility Total Releases
To-Ricos Ltd 11.8K lbs
Baxter Healthcare of Puerto Rico 91 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aibonito, Puerto Rico water safe to drink?
Aibonito is served by 5 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 18,331 people. 29 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Aibonito have?
Aibonito water systems have a total of 29 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 29 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Aibonito water?
Health-based violations for Aibonito water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 2950, 0300, 3100. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Aibonito?
5 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Aibonito, Puerto Rico, collectively covering approximately 18,331 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Aibonito get its drinking water?
Aibonito's water supply comes from 5 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Aibonito?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, reporting a combined 11.8K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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