Guayanilla Water Quality

Puerto Rico

Health Violations

The tap water in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico is served by 7 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 16,345 people. 4 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

7
Water Systems
16,345
Population Served
4
Total Violations
4
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico is delivered through 7 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 16,345 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 Guayanilla shows 4 total violations across all 7 systems, of which 4 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, 0200. 3 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
GUAYANILLA URBANO 7,986 0 Clean
PIEDRAS BLANCAS 3,391 0 Clean
DEPORTIVO 2,705 0 Clean
CONSEJO 1,137 0 Clean
JAGUA PASTO 801 0 Clean
QUEBRADA HONDA 240 1 Health
PELCHAS 85 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
5200 2024-10-17
0200 2007-01-01
0200 1992-01-01

TRI Facilities in Guayanilla

Facility Total Releases
Prepa-South Coast Power Plant 681.4K lbs
Master Paints & Chemicals Corp 0 lbs
Southern Wood Treating Inc 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guayanilla, Puerto Rico water safe to drink?
Guayanilla is served by 7 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 16,345 people. 4 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 Guayanilla have?
Guayanilla water systems have a total of 4 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 4 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Guayanilla water?
Health-based violations for Guayanilla water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 0200. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Guayanilla?
7 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, collectively covering approximately 16,345 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Guayanilla get its drinking water?
Guayanilla's water supply comes from 7 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 Guayanilla?
Yes, 3 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, reporting a combined 681.4K 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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