Is the tap water in ARECIBO, PR safe to drink?

ARECIBO's tap water receives a grade of A (97/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. No major concerns are flagged in current data. Grades are based on EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database, and the utility's published Consumer Confidence Report.

What contaminants are in ARECIBO tap water?

Public data sources identify the following contaminants in ARECIBO's water supply: . Levels and comparison to EWG health guidelines are listed on the full city page.

Which water utility serves ARECIBO?

ARECIBO is served by ARECIBO URBANO. ARECIBO URBANO serves approximately 61,119 residents.

Tap Water Quality Report

Tap water quality in ARECIBO, PR

Served by ARECIBO URBANO. 61,119 residents.

Average score 97/100

Utilities 1

Population 61,119

97/100

Excellent

ⓘ How did we get this rating?

Quick answer

Tap water in ARECIBO, PR receives a grade of A (97/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by ARECIBO URBANO. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.

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

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.

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Treatment plant contact info

For service issues, water quality concerns, or to request a Consumer Confidence Report from ARECIBO URBANO.

General Contact

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

Main phone787-620-2277

Treatment Plant

FacilityARECIBO URBANO

ZIP codes served

ARECIBO's public water systems serve the following ZIP codes:

00612

00613

00614