Puerto Rico · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Caguas Municipio County, PR
3 community water systems serving Caguas Municipio County reported 4 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,622 of unknown material. The most are in Caguas Norte.
<0.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Puerto Rico average (<0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 35%
- Non-lead 65%
Water systems serving Caguas Municipio County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caguas NorteCaguas | 4 | 4 | 7,693 | <0.1% |
| Caguas SurCaguas | 0 | 0 | 5,929 | 0% |
| Acued. Com. Sector la SierraCaguas | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Caguas Municipio County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Caguas Municipio County reported 4 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,622 of unknown material.
Which Caguas Municipio County water systems have the most lead lines?
Caguas Norte (8).
How do I check my home in Caguas Municipio County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.