San Juan Water Quality

Puerto Rico

Health Violations

The tap water in San Juan, Puerto Rico is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 1,077,332 people. 278 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0300 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

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Water Systems
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Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in San Juan, Puerto Rico is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 1,077,332 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 San Juan shows 278 total violations across all 1 system, of which 278 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, 2950, 2456, 8000, 0200 and 2 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
METROPOLITANO 1,077,332 278 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.

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TRI Facilities in San Juan

Facility Total Releases
Suiza Dairy Corp 55.5K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Juan, Puerto Rico water safe to drink?
San Juan is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 1,077,332 people. 278 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 San Juan have?
San Juan water systems have a total of 278 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 278 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in San Juan water?
Health-based violations for San Juan water systems include the following contaminants: 0300, 2950, 2456, 8000, 0200 and 2 others. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve San Juan?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves San Juan, Puerto Rico, collectively covering approximately 1,077,332 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does San Juan get its drinking water?
San Juan'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 San Juan?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, reporting a combined 55.5K 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial