Public water system record
Cayey Urbano
Serves an area of Cayey Municipio, PR that includes Cayey and G. L. García · 18,185 people served
Federal records show 4 health-based violations and 26 monitoring/reporting issues for Cayey Urbano in the last ten years. The most serious issue in this window was a resolved Revised Total Coliform Rule violation.
System profile
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 4
- Resolved
- 4
- Unresolved
- 0
- Any acute record
- Yes
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 26
Key facts
- Cayey Urbano draws water from 2 wells and 2 surface water intakes (3 of them for emergency, seasonal or other part-time use).
- Highest measured level in the last 10 years: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), 0.082 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (at or just above the limit), 2020.
- Most recent formal enforcement: compliance order (no penalty) by Puerto Rico, September 2010.
- Record on file since 1980, with 48 health-based violations before October 19, 2016.
- Lead pipe inventory: 0 lead and 4,031 unknown out of 9,001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Revised Total Coliform Rule
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
110 | May 1, 2022 | Resolved | Yes |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
|
210 | Jul 1, 2021 | Resolved | No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.081 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.082 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
Monitoring and reporting issues
Since October 2016Missed tests or reports, not contaminants found above a limit.
| Issue | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Oct 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 |
|
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
|
May 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Cryptosporidium
Monitoring and reporting
|
May 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Turbidity
Monitoring and reporting
|
May 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 |
|
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 |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2008 | Resolved |
Full record since 1980
EPA's records for Cayey Urbano go back to 1980. Before October 19, 2016 they list 48 health-based violations (10 resolved, 38 archived by EPA without a recorded fix) and 200 monitoring or reporting violations.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 18 |
| 1990s | 30 | 107 |
| 2000s | 18 | 58 |
| 2010 to October 18, 2016 | 0 | 17 |
| October 19, 2016 to 2019 | 0 | 16 |
| 2020s | 4 | 1 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 19, 2016: Total Coliform, began August 2009, Resolved.
Show all 48 health-based violations before October 19, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Aug 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
|
Jul 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
|
Apr 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
|
Jan 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
|
Oct 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
|
Apr 1, 2005 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Nov 1, 2004 | Resolved |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Oct 1, 2004 | Archived |
|
Total Coliform (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Oct 1, 2004 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Oct 1, 2004 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
May 1, 2004 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Apr 1, 2004 | Resolved |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
|
Jan 1, 2004 | Archived |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
|
Oct 1, 2003 | Archived |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
|
Jul 1, 2003 | Archived |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
|
Apr 1, 2003 | Archived |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Oct 1, 2002 | Archived |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jun 1, 2002 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
May 1, 1999 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Sep 1, 1998 | Archived |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jul 1, 1998 | Archived |
|
Total Coliform (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jul 1, 1998 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Oct 1, 1997 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Aug 1, 1997 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Jan 1, 1997 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Dec 1, 1996 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Nov 1, 1996 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Oct 1, 1996 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Sep 1, 1996 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
May 1, 1996 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Feb 1, 1996 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Jan 1, 1996 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Dec 1, 1995 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Oct 1, 1995 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Sep 1, 1995 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Aug 1, 1995 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Jun 1, 1995 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Feb 1, 1995 | Archived |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Jan 1, 1995 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Sep 1, 1994 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Jun 1, 1994 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
May 1, 1994 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Apr 1, 1994 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Mar 1, 1994 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Feb 1, 1994 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Jan 1, 1994 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Dec 1, 1993 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Nov 1, 1993 | Archived |
Enforcement actions
Puerto Rico regulators and EPA took 5 formal enforcement actions against Cayey Urbano between 1997 and 2010. The most recent was a compliance order (no penalty) in September 2010.
| Date | By | Action | Violations covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2010 | Puerto Rico | Compliance order (no penalty) | 2 violations: Thallium, Total, Antimony, Total |
| Jun 24, 2008 | Puerto Rico | Civil case filed in court | 2 violations (2 health-based): CARBON, TOTAL |
| Feb 6, 2007 | Puerto Rico | Compliance order (no penalty) | 5 violations (5 health-based): CARBON, TOTAL |
| Feb 5, 2007 | Puerto Rico | Compliance order (no penalty) | 5 violations (5 health-based): CARBON, TOTAL |
| Jul 2, 1997 | EPA | Compliance order (no penalty) | 2 violations (2 health-based): Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule |
What the violations mean
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
2 incidentsDisinfection byproduct levels exceeded the federal limit
Long-term TTHM exposure may increase bladder cancer risk
Revised Total Coliform Rule
1 incidentThe system did not meet a requirement of the Revised Total Coliform Rule
Coliform and E. coli rules protect against bacteria in the distribution system
CARBON, TOTAL
1 incidentThe system did not complete a treatment step or action that federal rules require for CARBON, TOTAL (a treatment technique violation).
The utility had to notify customers about this violation.
Where the water comes from
Cayey Urbano draws water from 2 wells and 2 surface water intakes (3 of them for emergency, seasonal or other part-time use).
Annual water quality report
Cayey 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