What was found in Santa Isabel'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOS | 0.0103 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SANTA ISABEL URBANO · 39,925 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SANTA ISABEL URBANO · 39,925 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0064 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SANTA ISABEL URBANO · 39,925 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SANTA ISABEL URBANO · 39,925 people · 2015 | 2/2 | LCR |
| PFHXS | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SANTA ISABEL URBANO · 39,925 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Santa Isabel
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SANTA ISABEL URBANO | 39,925 |
| COAMO URBANO | 4,603 |
Frequently asked questions about Santa Isabel tap water
Is Santa Isabel tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Santa Isabel. 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 Santa Isabel?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Santa Isabel, PR to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Santa Isabel's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Santa Isabel include PFOS, Pfba, PFBS, Lead, PFHXS. 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.