Yauco Water Quality

Puerto Rico

Health Violations

The tap water in Yauco, Puerto Rico is served by 8 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 44,399 people. 45 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0800 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

8
Water Systems
44,399
Population Served
45
Total Violations
45
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Yauco, Puerto Rico is delivered through 8 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 44,399 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 Yauco shows 45 total violations across all 8 systems, of which 45 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 0800, 5200, 2456, 8000, 2950 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
YAUCO 35,618 10 Health
DUEY 5,708 4 Health
DUEY 2,368 14 Health
ACUEDUCTO COMUNIDAD BO. RUBIAS 312 4 Health
MOGOTE 140 2 Health
ACUED. COM. BO. SIERRA ALTA SECT. CACAO 120 2 Health
ACUEDUCTO LA MONTANA INC. 75 3 Health
CERROTE 58 6 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
0800 2025-01-01
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
0800 2024-09-01
0800 2024-08-01
0800 2024-02-01
2456 2022-07-01
2456 2022-07-01
2456 2022-04-01
2456 2022-04-01
2456 2022-01-01
8000 2020-11-01
8000 2020-11-01
2950 2020-04-01
2950 2020-04-01
2950 2020-01-01
2950 2020-01-01
2950 2019-10-01
2950 2019-10-01
2950 2019-07-01
2950 2019-07-01
2950 2019-04-01
2950 2019-04-01
2456 2018-04-01
2456 2018-04-01
2456 2018-01-01
2456 2018-01-01
8000 2018-01-01
8000 2017-04-01
8000 2017-02-01
0800 2016-10-02
3100 2015-09-01
3100 2015-04-01
3100 2015-01-01
3100 2015-01-01
0200 2008-01-01
0200 2007-01-01
0200 2007-01-01
0200 2007-01-01
0200 1992-01-01
0200 1992-01-01
0200 1992-01-01

TRI Facilities in Yauco

Facility Total Releases
Sartorius Stedim Filters Inc 1.2M lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yauco, Puerto Rico water safe to drink?
Yauco is served by 8 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 44,399 people. 45 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 Yauco have?
Yauco water systems have a total of 45 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 45 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Yauco water?
Health-based violations for Yauco water systems include the following contaminants: 0800, 5200, 2456, 8000, 2950 and 2 others. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Yauco?
8 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Yauco, Puerto Rico, collectively covering approximately 44,399 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Yauco get its drinking water?
Yauco'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 Yauco?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Yauco, Puerto Rico, reporting a combined 1.2M 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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