What was found in Pugnado'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFBS | 0.0067 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PUGNADO · 3,591 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PUGNADO · 3,591 people · 2015 | 1/1 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PUGNADO · 3,591 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PUGNADO · 3,591 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Pugnado
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PUGNADO | 3,591 |
Frequently asked questions about Pugnado tap water
Is Pugnado tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 4 contaminants in the water serving Pugnado. 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 Pugnado?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Pugnado, PR to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pugnado's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pugnado include PFBS, Lead, Pfpea, Pfhxa. 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.