What was found in Rincon'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium | 23.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AGUADILLA · 124,782 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0067 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AGUADILLA · 124,782 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: AGUADILLA · 124,782 people · 2015 | 1/1 | LCR |
| Pfba | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AGUADILLA · 124,782 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AGUADILLA · 124,782 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AGUADILLA · 124,782 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AGUADILLA · 124,782 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Rincon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| AGUADILLA | 124,782 |
Frequently asked questions about Rincon tap water
Is Rincon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Rincon. 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 Rincon?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Rincon, PR to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rincon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rincon include Lithium, Pfpea, Lead, Pfba, PFOS. 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.