Tap water quality for ZIP 00794

13 community water systems linked to this ZIP, largest first.

⚠ Some links below are based on the utility's mailing address, not its mapped service area, and may be approximate.

What this means for you in ZIP 00794

Is it safe to drink right now?
Based on the latest EPA data, Barranquitas Urbano has no unresolved health-based violations from the past year. Water that meets federal standards is generally considered safe to drink for most healthy people.
Should I use a filter?
Optional. Nothing in this data strongly calls for one. Many people still filter for chlorine taste and odor.
What kind of filter?
For taste and odor (chlorine/chloramine), an NSF/ANSI 42 pitcher or faucet filter is enough. See matched standards and product picks.

This is general information from public EPA data, not medical advice. Lead often comes from a home’s own pipes, so only a test of your tap can tell your exposure. If you are pregnant, caring for an infant, or have a weakened immune system, ask your doctor or health department.

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Filters matched to Barranquitas Urbano

FILTER PICKS

Look for filters certified (NSF, IAPMO or WQA) to these standards for the specific contaminant. Buttons open the maker’s page or an Amazon search; use “Check NSF listing” to verify a model’s claims. No affiliate links yet — grades are never sold.

Lead

NSF/ANSI 53NSF/ANSI 58 (RO)
Aquasana Claryum 3-Stage Under Sink ~$280–350
Under-sink carbon filter; check its listing for lead and PFOA/PFOS claims.
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Waterdrop Undersink WD-UA ~$80–120
Undersink carbon block; verify the specific contaminant claims.
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Waterdrop G3 / G3P600 RO ~$300–500
Tankless RO; RO broadly reduces nitrate, fluoride, arsenic and many PFAS — confirm the certificate lists yours.
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Chlorine/chloramine taste

NSF/ANSI 42
Aquasana Clean Water Pitcher ~$35
Pitcher for chlorine taste/odor; check the NSF/ANSI 42 listing for the exact model.
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Brita Elite Filter ~$20–40
Common faucet/pitcher option; confirm the 42 claim on the box.
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Annual water quality report

Utilities must publish a Consumer Confidence Report every year by July 1. Find it on the utility’s website or ask them directly; EPA explains how. · Full report →

Water systems for this ZIP

C

Barranquitas Urbano

Serves 3,538 people · Surface water · Full report →
2 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Latest lead 90th percentile on file is from 2012 (older than 5 years, not graded).
C

Las Bocas

Serves 11,022 people · Surface water · Full report →
1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 31 monitoring/reporting violations; PFOA/PFOS average above the 4 ppt federal limit: PFOS; Latest lead 90th percentile on file is from 2015 (older than 5 years, not graded).
A

Barrancas Nuevo

Serves 2,520 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Latest lead 90th percentile on file is from 2014 (older than 5 years, not graded).
C

Acued. Com. Bo. Quebradillas

Serves 1,762 people · Surface water · Full report →
1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 7 monitoring/reporting violations; 2 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
B

Helechal-Guayabo

Serves 720 people · Groundwater · Full report →
1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; 2 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Latest lead 90th percentile on file is from 2016 (older than 5 years, not graded).
B

Acued. Rural Palmarito Cintron

Serves 644 people · Groundwater · Full report →
1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 2 monitoring/reporting violations; 3 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Latest lead 90th percentile on file is from 2019 (older than 5 years, not graded).
B

Acueducto Comunal Barrancas Centro, Inc.

Serves 534 people · Groundwater · Full report →
1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; 2 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
B

Acueducto Rural Tabor

Serves 427 people · Groundwater · Full report →
1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; 2 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile above the new 10 ppb action level (LCRI, effective Nov 1, 2027); Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
B

Acued. Comunal Comunidad Cañabon Abajo

Serves 254 people · Groundwater · Full report →
1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; 2 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
B

Comunidad Doña Mayo, Inc.

Serves 232 people · Groundwater · Full report →
1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 2 monitoring/reporting violations; 3 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file.
C

Comunidad Los Muchos

Serves 228 people · Groundwater · Full report →
1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 10 monitoring/reporting violations; 3 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file.
B

Acued. Com. Tortuguero, LA Tiza, Inc.

Serves 147 people · Groundwater · Full report →
1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; 2 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Latest lead 90th percentile on file is from 2010 (older than 5 years, not graded).
B

Acued. Cañabon Sector El Parque

Serves 101 people · Surface water · Full report →
1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; 2 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
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