Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026

ARECIBO URBANO

Serving 61,119 residents in ARECIBO, PR .

National rank 100th percentile

PR rank 75th percentile

Data confidence Low

97/100

Excellent

ⓘ How did we get this rating?

Quick answer

ARECIBO URBANO delivers tap water graded A (97/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 61,119 residents in ARECIBO, PR using surface water. For questions, the utility can be reached at 787-620-2277.

Data sources for this grade: utilities.csv EWG Tap Water Database ⓘ How did we get this rating?

61,119

People served

City served

Contaminants detected

Above health guidelines

Quarters with EPA violations (3 yr)

Is ARECIBO tap water safe to drink?

ARECIBO URBANO delivers tap water that earns a grade of A (97/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — an excellent rating reflecting minimal contamination and full compliance with health guidelines.

The utility serves 61,119 residents in ARECIBO, drawing from surface water.

Detected contaminants are below EWG's health-based guidelines. For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.

EPA compliance record

Official U.S. EPA records for ARECIBO URBANO (system ID PR0002652) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.

No EPA violations in the last 3 years.

0 of 12quarters with a violation

Nolead above EPA action level

12/20/2024last state inspection

Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.

Quick actions for ARECIBO residents

📞 Call the utility 787-620-2277 🧪 Get your water tested EPA-certified labs

Contact ARECIBO URBANO

Reach the utility directly for service issues, water quality concerns, or to request your Consumer Confidence Report.

General Contact

AddressCARR. 636 KM. 1.3 INT., ARECIBO, PR 00612

Main phone787-620-2277

Treatment Plant

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Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.

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