Puerto Rico · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Ponce Municipio County, PR
9 community water systems serving Ponce Municipio County reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 28,802 of unknown material. The most are in Cotto Laurel.
<0.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as 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 Ponce Municipio County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotto LaurelPonce | 0 | 3 | 1,587 | <0.1% |
| Ponce UrbanoPenuelas | 0 | 2 | 23,012 | <0.1% |
| Guayanilla UrbanoGuayanilla | 0 | 2 | 1,744 | <0.1% |
| RancheraRancheras | 0 | 1 | 217 | 0.2% |
| CerrillosPonce | 0 | 0 | 1,695 | 0% |
| Real AnonPonce | 0 | 0 | 348 | 0% |
| GuaraguaoPonce | 0 | 0 | 139 | 0% |
| Hogares SegurosPonce | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0% |
| TibesPonce | 0 | 0 | 25 | 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 Ponce Municipio County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Ponce Municipio County reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 28,802 of unknown material.
Which Ponce Municipio County water systems have the most lead lines?
Cotto Laurel (3), Ponce Urbano (2), Guayanilla Urbano (2).
How do I check my home in Ponce 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.