Puerto Rico · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Guanica Municipio County, PR
4 community water systems serving Guanica Municipio County reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,950 of unknown material. The most are in Guanica Urbano.
<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%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 42%
- Non-lead 58%
Water systems serving Guanica Municipio County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guanica UrbanoGuanica | 0 | 1 | 1,630 | <0.1% |
| EnsenadaGuanica | 0 | 0 | 1,073 | 0% |
| ArenasGuanica | 0 | 0 | 247 | 0% |
| Rio LocoGuanica | 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 Guanica Municipio County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Guanica Municipio County reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,950 of unknown material.
Which Guanica Municipio County water systems have the most lead lines?
Guanica Urbano (1).
How do I check my home in Guanica 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.