Public water system record
Utuado Urbano
Serves an area of Utuado Municipio, PR that includes Utuado and Cayuco · 12,984 people served
Federal records show 1 health-based violation and 37 monitoring/reporting issues for Utuado Urbano in the last ten years. The most serious issue in this window was a resolved Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) violation.
System profile
Source water
Surface water
ZIP
00641
EPA system ID
PR0002702
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 1
- Resolved
- 1
- Unresolved
- 0
- Any acute record
- No
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 37
Key facts
- Utuado Urbano draws water from 1 surface water intake.
- Highest measured level in the last 10 years: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 0.065 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.1 times the limit), 2016.
- Most recent formal enforcement: civil case filed in court by Puerto Rico, November 2015.
- Record on file since 1980, with 80 health-based violations before October 19, 2016.
- Lead pipe inventory: 0 lead and 2,151 unknown out of 6,184 service lines.
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Health-based violations
Since October 2016Violation data reflects EPA records through March 2026. For the most current status, visit the EPA ECHO database.
| Contaminant | Rule family | Start date | Status | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.065 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2016 | Resolved | No |
Monitoring and reporting issues
Since October 2016Missed tests or reports, not contaminants found above a limit.
| Issue | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Sep 1, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Nov 1, 2023 | Resolved |
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Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Aug 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Oct 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Aug 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
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Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jun 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
May 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
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E. coli
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Cryptosporidium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Turbidity
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
E. coli
Monitoring and reporting
|
Mar 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Cryptosporidium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Mar 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Turbidity
Monitoring and reporting
|
Mar 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
E. coli
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Cryptosporidium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Turbidity
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
E. coli
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Cryptosporidium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Turbidity
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
E. coli
Monitoring and reporting
|
Feb 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Cryptosporidium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Feb 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Turbidity
Monitoring and reporting
|
Feb 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
E. coli
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Cryptosporidium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Turbidity
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2013 | Resolved |
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Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2011 | Resolved |
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Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2010 | Resolved |
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Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2009 | Resolved |
Full record since 1980
EPA's records for Utuado Urbano go back to 1980. Before October 19, 2016 they list 80 health-based violations (9 resolved, 71 archived by EPA without a recorded fix) and 30 monitoring or reporting violations.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 30 | 1 |
| 2000s | 44 | 8 |
| 2010 to October 18, 2016 | 6 | 11 |
| October 19, 2016 to 2019 | 0 | 25 |
| 2020s | 0 | 4 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 19, 2016: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), began October 2016, Resolved.
Show all 80 health-based violations before October 19, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.065 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Oct 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.061 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
|
Oct 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Nov 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Aug 1, 2011 | Archived |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Nov 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Apr 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jun 1, 2006 | Resolved |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jan 1, 2006 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Aug 1, 2005 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Jul 1, 2005 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Jun 1, 2005 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
May 1, 2005 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Apr 1, 2005 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Mar 1, 2005 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Feb 1, 2005 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Jan 1, 2005 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Dec 1, 2004 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Nov 1, 2004 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Oct 1, 2004 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Aug 1, 2004 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Jul 1, 2004 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Jun 1, 2004 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Apr 1, 2004 | Archived |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Dec 1, 2003 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Jun 1, 2003 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
May 1, 2003 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Apr 1, 2003 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Mar 1, 2003 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Feb 1, 2003 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Jan 1, 2003 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Dec 1, 2002 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Nov 1, 2002 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Oct 1, 2002 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Jun 1, 2002 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
May 1, 2002 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Apr 1, 2002 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Mar 1, 2002 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Feb 1, 2002 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Jan 1, 2002 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Dec 1, 2001 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Nov 1, 2001 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Oct 1, 2001 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Sep 1, 2001 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Aug 1, 2001 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Jul 1, 2001 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Jun 1, 2001 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Sep 1, 2000 | Archived |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Aug 1, 2000 | Archived |
30 older violations are not listed here. EPA ECHO has the complete list.
Enforcement actions
Puerto Rico regulators took 4 formal enforcement actions against Utuado Urbano between 1994 and 2015. The most recent was a civil case filed in court in November 2015.
| Date | By | Action | Violations covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2015 | Puerto Rico | Civil case filed in court | 2 violations (2 health-based): Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) |
| Jun 24, 2008 | Puerto Rico | Civil case filed in court | 2 violations (2 health-based): Total Coliform |
| Jun 30, 2001 | Puerto Rico | Compliance order (no penalty) | 36 violations (36 health-based): Surface Water Treatment Rule |
| Mar 4, 1994 | Puerto Rico | Compliance order (no penalty) | 1 violation (1 health-based): Surface Water Treatment Rule |
What the violations mean
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
1 incidentHaloacetic acid byproducts exceeded the federal limit
Long-term exposure to HAAs may increase cancer risk
Where the water comes from
Utuado Urbano draws water from 1 surface water intake.
Annual water quality report
Utuado Urbano must give its customers an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report) by July 1, with the levels its tests found in the previous year.
Systems serving 10,000 or more people must mail or deliver the report to every customer, and from 2027 they must send it twice a year.
Find a posted report with EPA's Consumer Confidence Report search
Testing your own water
To test the water at your tap, or a private well this record does not cover, use a laboratory certified for drinking water by Puerto Rico.
Certified drinking water labs by state EPA guidance for private wells