Cayey Water Quality

Puerto Rico

Health Violations

The tap water in Cayey, Puerto Rico is served by 8 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 59,814 people. 55 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

8
Water Systems
59,814
Population Served
55
Total Violations
55
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Cayey, Puerto Rico is delivered through 8 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 59,814 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 Cayey shows 55 total violations across all 8 systems, of which 55 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, 8000, 2920, 2950 and 3 others. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is 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
FARALLON 38,977 20 Health
CAYEY URBANO 18,185 9 Health
CULEBRAS 2,056 4 Health
VECINOS CAMINO LUIS LEBRON INC 192 18 Health
BRISAS DEL TORITO 1 INC. 166 1 Health
CORPORACION ACUEDUCTO ANDALUCIA DE CAYEY 115 1 Health
ASOC. VILLA DE GUAVATE 63 1 Health
ASOC. PRO BIENESTAR BO. FARALLON 60 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
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
0300 2023-01-01
0300 2023-01-01
0300 2023-01-01
0300 2023-01-01
0300 2023-01-01
0300 2023-01-01
0300 2023-01-01
0300 2023-01-01
0300 2022-11-01
0300 2022-11-01
0300 2022-11-01
0300 2022-10-01
0300 2022-10-01
0300 2022-10-01
0300 2022-10-01
0300 2022-10-01
0300 2022-10-01
0300 2022-09-01
0300 2022-09-01
0300 2022-09-01
8000 2022-05-01
8000 2022-05-01
8000 2022-05-01
2920 2021-07-01
2920 2021-07-01
2950 2020-04-01
2950 2020-04-01
2456 2020-04-01
2456 2020-04-01
2950 2020-01-01
2950 2020-01-01
2456 2020-01-01
2456 2020-01-01
8000 2017-05-01
8000 2017-05-01
3100 2015-09-01
3100 2015-09-01
3100 2015-07-01
3100 2015-07-01
3100 2015-06-01
3100 2015-06-01
3100 2015-05-01
3100 2015-05-01
3100 2013-10-01
3100 2013-10-01

TRI Facilities in Cayey

Facility Total Releases
Congar International Corp 30.6K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayey, Puerto Rico water safe to drink?
Cayey is served by 8 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 59,814 people. 55 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 Cayey have?
Cayey water systems have a total of 55 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 55 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Cayey water?
Health-based violations for Cayey water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 0300, 8000, 2920, 2950 and 3 others. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Cayey?
8 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Cayey, Puerto Rico, collectively covering approximately 59,814 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Cayey get its drinking water?
Cayey's water supply comes from 8 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 Cayey?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Cayey, Puerto Rico, reporting a combined 30.6K 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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