Water Quality for Puerto Rico
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By Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center (CFWSC)
February 8, 2019
The U.S. Geological Survey operates and maintains approximately 7,300 streamgages nationwide, 194 in Puerto Rico, which provide long-term, accurate, and unbiased information that meets the needs of many diverse users. The USGS collects the streamflow data needed by Federal, State, and local agencies for planning and operating water-resources projects and regulatory programs.
The links below allow you to find information and data about water-quality in Puerto Rico.
Water-Quality Data
Water-Quality Statistics
Current Conditions
Groundwater-Quality Survey of the South Coast Aquifer of Puerto Rico, April 2 through May 30, 2007
The increased potential for variability of groundwater quality in the South Coast aquifer of Puerto Rico due to saline water encroachment from the Caribbean Sea and from deep parts of the aquifer has become a major concern of water planners and managers. In an effort to determine the extent and sources of this encroachment, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Puerto Rico Department of Natura
Below are publications associated with this project.
Hydrologic and water-quality characteristics of Caño Boquerón, Cabo Rojo, and Puerto Mosquito, Isla de Vieques, Puerto Rico, July 2015–July 2016
Coastal lagoons are common features of the Puerto Rico shoreline that provide habitat for commercial and recreational species and serve important roles in the nutrient cycle of the ecosystems. The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board, conducted a limnological study at Caño Boquerón in Cabo Rojo and at Puerto Mosquito on Isla de Vieques, Puerto Ric
Authors
Julieta M. Gómez-Fragoso, José A. Santiago-Sáez
Hydrologic conditions in the South Coast aquifer, Puerto Rico, 2010–15
In 1958, the U.S. Geological Survey began documenting hydrologic conditions, including groundwater levels, groundwater withdrawals for agricultural irrigation and public water supply, and water quality, in the South Coast aquifer, Puerto Rico. This information has improved the understanding of the water resources of the region. The hydrologic data indicate that (1) groundwater levels declined as m
Authors
Sigfredo Torres-Gonzalez, Jose M. Rodriguez
Evaluation of groundwater quality and selected hydrologic conditions in the South Coast aquifer, Santa Isabel area, Puerto Rico, 2008–09
The source of drinking water in the Santa Isabel and Coamo areas of Puerto Rico (Molina and Gómez-Gómez, 2008) is the South Coast aquifer (hereafter referred to as the aquifer), which supplies about 30,700 cubic meters per day (m³/d) to Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) public-supply wells. In addition, approximately 45 wells provide an estimated 33,700 m³/d of groundwater to irriga
Authors
José M. Rodríguez
Selected Hydrologic, Water-Quality, Biological, and Sedimentation Characteristics of Laguna Grande, Fajardo, Puerto Rico, March 2007-February 2009
Laguna Grande is a 50-hectare lagoon in the municipio of Fajardo, located in the northeasternmost part of Puerto Rico. Hydrologic, water-quality, and biological data were collected in the lagoon between March 2007 and February 2009 to establish baseline conditions and determine the health of Laguna Grande on the basis of preestablished standards. In addition, a core of bottom material was obtained
Authors
Luis R. Soler-López, Carlos R. Santos
Hydrology and water quality of the principal springs in Puerto Rico
No abstract available.
Authors
Senen Guzman-Rios
Compilation of water-quality data for the north coast limestone aquifers, Puerto Rico, 1951 to 1987
No abstract available.
Authors
Angel Roman-Mas, Orlando Ramos-Gines
Puerto Rico ground-water quality
No abstract available.
Authors
A. L. Zack, Teresita Rodrigues-Alonso, Angel Roman-Mas
Water quality and chemical evolution of ground water within the north coast limestone aquifers of Puerto Rico
Waters within the north coastal limestoneaquifers are suitable for public supply, industrial and agricultural uses. For the artesian aquifer and the updip parts of the watertable aquifer, calcium and bicarbonate are the dominant ionic species with total dissolved solids and chloride concentrations below 500 and 250 mg/L, respectively. In coastal areas of thewater table aquifer, where a freshwater-
Authors
Angel J. Roman-Mas, Roger W. Lee
Ground-water quality at selected sites throughout Puerto Rico, September 1982-July 1983
No abstract available.
Authors
Senen Guzman-Rios, Ferdinand Quinones
The U.S. Geological Survey operates and maintains approximately 7,300 streamgages nationwide, 194 in Puerto Rico, which provide long-term, accurate, and unbiased information that meets the needs of many diverse users. The USGS collects the streamflow data needed by Federal, State, and local agencies for planning and operating water-resources projects and regulatory programs.
The links below allow you to find information and data about water-quality in Puerto Rico.
Water-Quality Data
Water-Quality Statistics
Current Conditions
Groundwater-Quality Survey of the South Coast Aquifer of Puerto Rico, April 2 through May 30, 2007
The increased potential for variability of groundwater quality in the South Coast aquifer of Puerto Rico due to saline water encroachment from the Caribbean Sea and from deep parts of the aquifer has become a major concern of water planners and managers. In an effort to determine the extent and sources of this encroachment, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Puerto Rico Department of Natura
Below are publications associated with this project.
Hydrologic and water-quality characteristics of Caño Boquerón, Cabo Rojo, and Puerto Mosquito, Isla de Vieques, Puerto Rico, July 2015–July 2016
Coastal lagoons are common features of the Puerto Rico shoreline that provide habitat for commercial and recreational species and serve important roles in the nutrient cycle of the ecosystems. The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board, conducted a limnological study at Caño Boquerón in Cabo Rojo and at Puerto Mosquito on Isla de Vieques, Puerto Ric
Authors
Julieta M. Gómez-Fragoso, José A. Santiago-Sáez
Hydrologic conditions in the South Coast aquifer, Puerto Rico, 2010–15
In 1958, the U.S. Geological Survey began documenting hydrologic conditions, including groundwater levels, groundwater withdrawals for agricultural irrigation and public water supply, and water quality, in the South Coast aquifer, Puerto Rico. This information has improved the understanding of the water resources of the region. The hydrologic data indicate that (1) groundwater levels declined as m
Authors
Sigfredo Torres-Gonzalez, Jose M. Rodriguez
Evaluation of groundwater quality and selected hydrologic conditions in the South Coast aquifer, Santa Isabel area, Puerto Rico, 2008–09
The source of drinking water in the Santa Isabel and Coamo areas of Puerto Rico (Molina and Gómez-Gómez, 2008) is the South Coast aquifer (hereafter referred to as the aquifer), which supplies about 30,700 cubic meters per day (m³/d) to Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) public-supply wells. In addition, approximately 45 wells provide an estimated 33,700 m³/d of groundwater to irriga
Authors
José M. Rodríguez
Selected Hydrologic, Water-Quality, Biological, and Sedimentation Characteristics of Laguna Grande, Fajardo, Puerto Rico, March 2007-February 2009
Laguna Grande is a 50-hectare lagoon in the municipio of Fajardo, located in the northeasternmost part of Puerto Rico. Hydrologic, water-quality, and biological data were collected in the lagoon between March 2007 and February 2009 to establish baseline conditions and determine the health of Laguna Grande on the basis of preestablished standards. In addition, a core of bottom material was obtained
Authors
Luis R. Soler-López, Carlos R. Santos
Hydrology and water quality of the principal springs in Puerto Rico
No abstract available.
Authors
Senen Guzman-Rios
Compilation of water-quality data for the north coast limestone aquifers, Puerto Rico, 1951 to 1987
No abstract available.
Authors
Angel Roman-Mas, Orlando Ramos-Gines
Puerto Rico ground-water quality
No abstract available.
Authors
A. L. Zack, Teresita Rodrigues-Alonso, Angel Roman-Mas
Water quality and chemical evolution of ground water within the north coast limestone aquifers of Puerto Rico
Waters within the north coastal limestoneaquifers are suitable for public supply, industrial and agricultural uses. For the artesian aquifer and the updip parts of the watertable aquifer, calcium and bicarbonate are the dominant ionic species with total dissolved solids and chloride concentrations below 500 and 250 mg/L, respectively. In coastal areas of thewater table aquifer, where a freshwater-
Authors
Angel J. Roman-Mas, Roger W. Lee
Ground-water quality at selected sites throughout Puerto Rico, September 1982-July 1983
No abstract available.
Authors
Senen Guzman-Rios, Ferdinand Quinones