Canovanas Water Quality

Puerto Rico

Health Violations

The tap water in Canovanas, Puerto Rico is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 2,500 people. 73 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

3
Water Systems
2,500
Population Served
73
Total Violations
73
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Canovanas, Puerto Rico is delivered through 3 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 2,500 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 Canovanas shows 73 total violations across all 3 systems, of which 73 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, 0300, 2456, 8000, 0800 and 1 others. 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
CUBUY 1,733 14 Health
CUBUY MAIZALES 617 56 Health
CUBUY-MARINES 150 3 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
0300 2022-02-01
0300 2022-02-01
2456 2020-04-01
2456 2020-04-01
2456 2020-01-01
2456 2020-01-01
0300 2019-12-01
0300 2019-12-01
2456 2019-10-01
2456 2019-10-01
8000 2019-08-01
8000 2019-08-01
0800 2019-05-01
0800 2019-05-01
0800 2018-12-01
0800 2018-12-01
0800 2018-11-01
0800 2018-11-01
0800 2018-10-01
0800 2018-10-01
0800 2018-09-01
0800 2018-09-01
0800 2018-08-01
0800 2018-08-01
0800 2018-07-01
0800 2018-07-01
0800 2018-06-01
0800 2018-06-01
0800 2018-06-01
0800 2018-06-01
0800 2018-05-01
0800 2018-05-01
0800 2018-04-01
0800 2018-04-01
0800 2018-03-01
0800 2018-03-01
0800 2018-02-01
0800 2018-02-01
0800 2018-01-01
0800 2018-01-01
0800 2017-08-01
0800 2017-08-01
0800 2017-07-01
0800 2017-07-01
0800 2017-06-01
0800 2017-06-01
0800 2017-05-01
0800 2017-05-01
0800 2017-05-01

TRI Facilities in Canovanas

Facility Total Releases
Super Asphalt Canovanas Plant 12.3K lbs
Eaton Corp 5 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canovanas, Puerto Rico water safe to drink?
Canovanas is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 2,500 people. 73 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 Canovanas have?
Canovanas water systems have a total of 73 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 73 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Canovanas water?
Health-based violations for Canovanas water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 0300, 2456, 8000, 0800 and 1 others. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Canovanas?
3 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Canovanas, Puerto Rico, collectively covering approximately 2,500 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Canovanas get its drinking water?
Canovanas's water supply comes from 3 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 Canovanas?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Canovanas, Puerto Rico, reporting a combined 12.3K 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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