Penuelas (PR) Water Quality

Penuelas is a large public water system in EPA region 2 that provides tap water for the 00624 zip codes. It has 10 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 147.04 µg/L. Some (1 of 16 or 6%) of the latest water samples showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 12.391 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Penuelas water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level. 1 of the contaminants were above the reference level, which means they may pose a risk to human health.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (12)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (12)

1,3-butadiene (12)

1,4-dioxane (12)

1-butanol (10)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (10)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (10)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (10)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (10)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (4)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (4)

2-methoxyethanol (10)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (10)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (4)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (10)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (10)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (7)

anatoxin-a (16)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (12)

bromomethane (12)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (8)

chlorate (16)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (12)

chloromethane (12)

chlorpyrifos (7)

chromium (16)

chromium-6 (16)

cobalt (16)

cylindrospermopsin (16)

dimethipin (7)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (4)

ethoprop (7)

Germanium (10)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (10)

lithium (10)

Manganese (10)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (4)

molinate (4)

molybdenum (16)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (10)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (10)

nitrobenzene (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (10)

o-toluidine (10)

oxyfluorfen (7)

perchlorate (4)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (10)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (10)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (10)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (22)

perfluorobutanoic acid (10)

perfluorodecanoic acid (10)

perfluorododecanoic acid (10)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (10)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (22)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (22)

perfluorohexanoic acid (10)

perfluorononanoic acid (22)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (22)

perfluorooctanoic acid (22)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (10)

perfluoropentanoic acid (10)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (10)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (10)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (10)

profenofos (7)

quinoline (8)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (4)

strontium (16)

tebuconazole (7)

terbacil (4)

total microcystins (14)

Total Permethrin (7)

tribufos (7)

vanadium (16)

Sampling Facilities

PF PE+�UELAS
Surface Water (SW)

PF PE+UELASEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

PF GUAYANES
Surface Water (SW)

PF GUAYANESEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

PZ CARLOS ANDINO
Ground Water (GW)

PZ CARLOS ANDINOEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

HEAD START COTTO QUEBRADA
Surface Water (SW)

HEAD START COTTO QUEBRADADistribution System (DS)

ESC. MIGUEL GONZALEZ BAUZA
Surface Water (SW)

PP POSTE AEE ANTES CONTADOR FAM. PRIVADA 50Distribution System (DS)

HEAD START LA MOCA
Surface Water (SW)

PP ANTES CONTADOR HEAD START LA MOCADistribution System (DS)

PP CERCA GARAGE GULF
Surface Water (SW)

PP LADO ESTACION DE GASOLINA POSTE AEEDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

Head StartMaximum Residence Time (MR)

PENUELAS
Surface Water (SW)

PENUELASEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

GUAYANES
Surface Water (SW)

GUAYANESEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Penuelas tap water safe to drink?

When was Penuelas last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on June 7th, 2024.