Yabucoa Water Quality

Puerto Rico

Health Violations

According to EPA SDWIS, Yabucoa, Puerto Rico is served by 9 community water systems covering about 7,951 people. The same extract lists 72 health-based violation records, most recently coded 8000 in 2024. Counts are historical EPA registry rows, not a current compliance or drinkability score.

9
Water Systems
7,951
Population Served
72
Health-Based Violation Records
5
Distinct Contaminant Codes

Drinking water in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico is delivered through 9 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 7,951 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.

PlainEnviro's health-based SDWIS extract shows 72 violation records across the 9 active community systems shown here. Monitoring and reporting records are not present in the extract. The records carry 5 distinct EPA contaminant codes: Revised Total Coliform Rule, LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS, Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, Coliform (TCR), Surface Water Treatment Rule. 3 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA health-based registry row does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status; utilities notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight when required. 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
ACUED. RURAL DE TEJAS 1,709 4 Health
ACUED. BO. GUAYABOTA 1,608 11 Health
CALABAZAS ARRIBA 1,430 1 Health
GUAYABOTA 1,036 30 Health
ACUED. RURAL JACANAS PIEDRAS BLANCAS I 649 1 Health
ACUED. SODOMA 590 3 Health
ACUED. RURAL JACANAS PIEDRAS BLANCAS 449 11 Health
ACUED. RURAL SECT. EL VEINTE 387 10 Health
ASOCIACION VECINOS SECTOR LA CASA CORP. 93 1 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

These health-based records can represent Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), or Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) categories. A historical record does not establish that water is currently unsafe.

Water system Contaminant Begin Date
ACUED. RURAL DE TEJAS Revised Total Coliform Rule 2024-12-01
ACUED. RURAL JACANAS PIEDRAS BLANCAS LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS 2024-10-17
ACUED. RURAL SECT. EL VEINTE LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS 2024-10-17
ASOCIACION VECINOS SECTOR LA CASA CORP. LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS 2024-10-17
CALABAZAS ARRIBA LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS 2024-10-17
ACUED. BO. GUAYABOTA LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS 2024-10-17
ACUED. SODOMA LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS 2024-10-17
ACUED. RURAL JACANAS PIEDRAS BLANCAS I LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS 2024-10-17
ACUED. RURAL DE TEJAS LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS 2024-10-17
ACUED. RURAL DE TEJAS Revised Total Coliform Rule 2024-09-01
ACUED. RURAL DE TEJAS Revised Total Coliform Rule 2024-09-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2018-08-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2018-08-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2018-05-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2018-05-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2018-04-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2018-04-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2018-03-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2018-03-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2018-02-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2018-02-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2018-01-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2018-01-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2017-08-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2017-08-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2017-07-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2017-07-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2017-06-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2017-06-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2017-05-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2017-05-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2017-04-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2017-04-01
ACUED. BO. GUAYABOTA Revised Total Coliform Rule 2017-03-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2017-03-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2017-03-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2017-02-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2017-02-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2017-01-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2017-01-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2016-05-01
GUAYABOTA Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2016-05-01
ACUED. RURAL JACANAS PIEDRAS BLANCAS Coliform (TCR) 2016-02-01
ACUED. RURAL JACANAS PIEDRAS BLANCAS Coliform (TCR) 2016-02-01
ACUED. RURAL JACANAS PIEDRAS BLANCAS Coliform (TCR) 2016-01-01
ACUED. RURAL JACANAS PIEDRAS BLANCAS Coliform (TCR) 2016-01-01
ACUED. RURAL SECT. EL VEINTE Coliform (TCR) 2016-01-01
ACUED. BO. GUAYABOTA Coliform (TCR) 2016-01-01
ACUED. BO. GUAYABOTA Coliform (TCR) 2015-12-01
ACUED. BO. GUAYABOTA Coliform (TCR) 2015-11-01

What are Yabucoa's health-based records for?

Yabucoa's health-based violation records carry 5 distinct EPA codes: some name a substance, others the drinking-water rule that was breached. Counts are records on file in the EPA SDWIS extract, not current test results.

Contaminant Records Systems
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 30 1
Coliform (TCR) 25 4
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 8 8
Surface Water Treatment Rule 5 3
Revised Total Coliform Rule 4 2

TRI Facilities in Yabucoa

Facility Total Releases
Olein Recovery Corp: (refinery Plant) 183.9K lbs
Buckeye Caribbean Terminals LLC (former Scyi) 63.7K lbs
Olein Recovery Corp 2 40.8K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does EPA SDWIS list for drinking water in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico?
Yabucoa is listed with 9 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 7,951 people. 72 health-based violation records appear in the extract. A past registry row is not a current drinkability verdict; contact the local utility for current status.
How many water violations does Yabucoa have in this EPA extract?
Yabucoa water systems have 72 health-based violation records in PlainEnviro's EPA SDWIS extract. This extract is filtered to EPA health-based records and does not include monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Yabucoa water?
Health-based records for Yabucoa water systems carry the following EPA contaminant codes: Revised Total Coliform Rule, LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS, Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, Coliform (TCR), Surface Water Treatment Rule. This source edition does not include authoritative contaminant names. Source: EPA SDWIS.
How many water systems serve Yabucoa?
9 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, collectively covering approximately 7,951 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Yabucoa get its drinking water?
Yabucoa's water supply comes from 9 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 Yabucoa?
Yes, 3 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, reporting a combined 288.4K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

How does Yabucoa compare in Puerto Rico?

Of the 69 Puerto Rico places with at least one community water system on file, Yabucoa ranks #16 by number of systems (9).

Either side of it: Arecibo (9), Penuelas (9), Aguada (7), Cayey (7)

About This Data

Figures here are the current EPA SDWIS extract joined to the 9 community water systems whose service area lists Yabucoa, ranked against the 69 Puerto Rico places with at least one system on file. Data current as of 2026-08-25.

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). PlainEnviro's violation fetch is restricted upstream to records EPA flags as health-based and then joined to active community water systems. Monitoring and reporting violations are not included.

A health-based violation row in this extract is a historical EPA registry entry. It does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status. Many records are later resolved, and public water systems notify customers when required. For current conditions, contact your local water utility or the state drinking water program.

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