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

BAYAMON's tap water receives a grade of C (72/100) 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 BAYAMON tap water?

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

Which water utility serves BAYAMON?

BAYAMON is served by METROPOLITANO. METROPOLITANO serves approximately 1,077,332 residents.

Tap Water Quality Report

Tap water quality in BAYAMON, PR

Served by METROPOLITANO. 1,077,332 residents.

Average score 72/100

Utilities 1

Population 1,077,332

72/100

Average

ⓘ How did we get this rating?

Quick answer

Tap water in BAYAMON, PR receives a grade of C (72/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by METROPOLITANO. 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 METROPOLITANO (system ID PR0002591) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.

Health-based violation in the last 3 years. A contaminant was above the legal limit or required treatment was not met in at least one quarter.

11 of 12quarters with a violation

Nolead above EPA action level

11/05/2025last state inspection

Rule	Type	Since	Status
Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Required treatment not met	04/01/2023	Open
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Missed testing or reporting	10/01/2023	Open
Nitrate Rule	Missed testing or reporting	01/01/2024	Open

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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