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

PONCE's tap water receives a grade of B (86/100) 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 PONCE tap water?

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

Which water utility serves PONCE?

PONCE is served by PONCE URBANO. PONCE URBANO serves approximately 111,926 residents.

Tap Water Quality Report

Tap water quality in PONCE, PR

Served by PONCE URBANO. 111,926 residents.

Average score 86/100

Utilities 1

Population 111,926

86/100

Good

ⓘ How did we get this rating?

Quick answer

Tap water in PONCE, PR receives a grade of B (86/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by PONCE 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 PONCE URBANO (system ID PR0003824) 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.

4 of 12quarters with a violation

Nolead above EPA action level

08/06/2024last state inspection

Rule	Type	Since	Status
Nitrate Rule	Missed testing or reporting	01/01/2024	Open
Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Required treatment not met	07/01/2023	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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