What was found in Corozal's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NEGROS · 14,939 people · 2014
Highest in the city: 0.0270 mg/L — COPAR · 1,120 people · 2012 | 6/12 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: COROZAL URBANO · 6,162 people · 2023 | 1/12 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Corozal
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NEGROS | 14,939 |
| COROZAL URBANO | 6,162 |
| COPAR | 1,120 |
| COMUNIDAD PALMARITO CENTRO | 690 |
| MANA III | 500 |
| ACUEDUCTO COMUNAL ELADIO ANDREU INC. | 450 |
| MANA I | 400 |
| COMUNIDAD SANTANA | 300 |
| COMUNIDAD SECTOR LA RIVIERA | 260 |
| COMUNIDAD MANA, SECTOR LOZADA INC. | 240 |
| COMUNIDAD DIVISORIA | 43 |
| JEA QUALITY | 25 |
Frequently asked questions about Corozal tap water
Is Corozal tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 2 contaminants in the water serving Corozal. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Corozal?
12 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Corozal, PR to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Corozal's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Corozal include Lead, Pfpea. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.