What was found in Orocovis's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: OROCOVIS URBANO · 16,992 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 0.0190 mg/L — LOS MIRANDA PELLEJAS · 720 people · 2020 | 9/18 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Orocovis
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| OROCOVIS URBANO | 16,992 |
| MATRULLA | 2,280 |
| SANAMUERTO | 1,503 |
| LOS MIRANDA PELLEJAS | 720 |
| COM. SABANA | 720 |
| BAUTA ABAJO, INC. | 680 |
| ACUEDUCTO PELLEJAS INC. | 500 |
| COM. SALTOS CABRA | 500 |
| COMUNIDAD LIMONES | 450 |
| ASOCIACION RESIDENTES COM. GREGORIO, INC | 293 |
| CORPORACION SALTOS PELLEJA | 248 |
| COM. CACAO - LA SAPIA | 240 |
| ACUEDUCTO LA HACIENDA DAMIAN ABAJO, INC | 150 |
| SANTO TOMAS DE AQUINO | 131 |
| COMUNIDAD INTEGRADA EL PUEBLITO INC. | 110 |
| EL PERICO II | 81 |
| ACUEDUCTO TAITA | 80 |
| COMUNIDAD EL FRIO | 48 |
Frequently asked questions about Orocovis tap water
Is Orocovis tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 1 contaminant in the water serving Orocovis. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Orocovis?
18 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Orocovis, PR to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Orocovis's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Orocovis include Lead. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.