YABUCOA URBANO Water Quality Report
Population
14,610
people served
Water Source
🌊 Surface
rivers, lakes, reservoirs
National Rank
Top 90%
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 4
violations recorded
C
Fair
Safety Grade
4 violations in the past 5 years, including 6 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- PR0005196
- Population Served
- 14,610
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Puerto Rico
- EPA Region
- 2
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 5000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 22 |
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✕ Health-Based | 4 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ✕ Health-Based | 6 |
| Contaminant 0100 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 12 |
| Contaminant 3015 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 12 |
| Total Coliform | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 12 |
| Contaminant 0200 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
Violation History
2021
4
2020
4
2018
8
2017
24
2016
12
2015
6
2014
4
2013
4
2012
4
2011
2
Total violations on record: 75
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
UV Water Purifier
Kills bacteria and viruses without chemicals
Removes: Total Coliform
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
75violations total
268% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 2× the national average.