Bayamon Water Quality

Puerto Rico

Health Violations

The tap water in Bayamon, Puerto Rico is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 5,185 people. 10 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0300 in 2016. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
5,185
Population Served
10
Total Violations
10
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Bayamon, Puerto Rico is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 5,185 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 Bayamon shows 10 total violations across all 1 system, of which 10 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 0300, 0800, 2456, 5000. 7 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
BO NUEVO 5,185 10 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
0300 2016-11-01
0300 2016-11-01
0800 2016-10-02
2456 2016-04-01
2456 2016-04-01
2456 2016-01-01
2456 2016-01-01
2456 2015-10-01
2456 2015-10-01
5000 2005-07-01

TRI Facilities in Bayamon

Facility Total Releases
Pan Pepin 53.7K lbs
Puerto Rico Energy LLC - Bayamon Terminal 34.9K lbs
Island Can Carribean Inc 26.4K lbs
Island Litho Corp. 20.6K lbs
Harris Paints Corp. 13.7K lbs
Caribe Metallurgical 4.4K lbs
Danosa Caribbean Inc 1.2K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bayamon, Puerto Rico water safe to drink?
Bayamon is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 5,185 people. 10 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 Bayamon have?
Bayamon water systems have a total of 10 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 10 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Bayamon water?
Health-based violations for Bayamon water systems include the following contaminants: 0300, 0800, 2456, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Bayamon?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Bayamon, Puerto Rico, collectively covering approximately 5,185 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Bayamon get its drinking water?
Bayamon's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. 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 Bayamon?
Yes, 7 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, reporting a combined 155.0K 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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