Puerto Rico · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Penuelas Municipio County, PR
6 community water systems serving Penuelas Municipio County reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 26,372 of unknown material. The most are in Ponce Urbano.
<0.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Puerto Rico average (<0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 43%
- Non-lead 57%
Water systems serving Penuelas Municipio County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce UrbanoPenuelas | 0 | 2 | 23,012 | <0.1% |
| PenuelasPenuelas | 0 | 1 | 3,156 | <0.1% |
| MalpasoPenuelas | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0% |
| Jagua CeibaPenuelas | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0% |
| RucioPenuelas | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Corea MetrallaPenuelas | 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 Penuelas Municipio County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Penuelas Municipio County reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 26,372 of unknown material.
Which Penuelas Municipio County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ponce Urbano (2), Penuelas (1).
How do I check my home in Penuelas 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.