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NPDES PR0023710 · Clean Water Act

PRASA ARECIBO WWTP, Arecibo, PR: NPDES PR0023710 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties

PRASA ARECIBO WWTP, Arecibo, Puerto Rico: Individual permit PR0023710, held by PRASA ARECIBO RWWTP; Publicly owned treatment works; Administratively continued; issued September 3, 2002, term to October 31, 2007; discharges to ATLANTIC OCEAN.

  • Chlorine, total residual: 1 limit, 167 violations of any kind, 156 effluent exceedances, latest May 31, 2023, largest 99,999% over the limit.
  • Coliform, fecal general: 2 limits, 158 violations of any kind, 107 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2026, largest 99,999% over the limit.
  • Coliform, fecal - % samples exceeding limit: 1 limit, 217 violations of any kind, 75 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2026, largest 400% over the limit.
  • Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N]: 0 limits, 56 violations of any kind, 46 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2002, largest 3,900% over the limit.
  • Enterococci - % of upper confidence limit: 0 limits, 59 violations of any kind, 30 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2026, largest 33% over the limit.
  • Solids, total suspended: 6 limits, 184 violations of any kind, 29 effluent exceedances, latest February 28, 2025, largest 900% over the limit.
  • BOD, 5-day, percent removal: 1 limit, 45 violations of any kind, 25 effluent exceedances, latest January 31, 2026, largest 43% over the limit.
  • Enterococci: 0 limits, 28 violations of any kind, 25 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2026, largest 99,999% over the limit.
  • Coliform, total general: 1 limit, 43 violations of any kind, 24 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2015, largest 99,999% over the limit.
  • Solids, suspended percent removal: 1 limit, 42 violations of any kind, 23 effluent exceedances, latest May 31, 2024, largest 100% over the limit.
  • Sulfide-hydrogen sulfide [undissociated]: 1 limit, 39 violations of any kind, 19 effluent exceedances, latest December 31, 2025, largest 1,980% over the limit.
  • Sulfide, total [as S]: 0 limits, 24 violations of any kind, 13 effluent exceedances, latest December 31, 1998, largest 1,150% over the limit.
  • Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant: 4 limits, 44 violations of any kind, 11 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2005, largest 91% over the limit.
  • Turbidity: 1 limit, 30 violations of any kind, 11 effluent exceedances, latest December 31, 2025.
  • pH: 2 limits, 40 violations of any kind, 8 effluent exceedances, latest September 30, 2012.
  • BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C: 6 limits, 176 violations of any kind, 6 effluent exceedances, latest June 30, 2018, largest 615% over the limit.
  • Surfactants [MBAS]: 3 limits, 23 violations of any kind, 4 effluent exceedances, latest September 30, 2013, largest 551% over the limit.
  • Zinc, total [as Zn]: 1 limit, 22 violations of any kind, 4 effluent exceedances, latest May 31, 2023, largest 83% over the limit.
  • Fluoride, total [as F]: 2 limits, 22 violations of any kind, 3 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 1997, largest 169% over the limit.
  • Nickel, total [as Ni]: 1 limit, 30 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest July 31, 2025, largest 191% over the limit.
  • Lead, total [as Pb]: 1 limit, 21 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest July 31, 2003, largest 737% over the limit.
  • Cyanide, free available: 0 limits, 8 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest September 30, 2021, largest 198% over the limit.
  • Thallium, total [as Tl]: 2 limits, 30 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest March 31, 2009, largest 130% over the limit.
  • Silver, total [as Ag]: 1 limit, 28 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest February 29, 2024, largest 21% over the limit.
  • Copper, total [as Cu]: 2 limits, 25 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest June 30, 2019, largest 7% over the limit.
  • Manganese, total [as Mn]: 2 limits, 20 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest May 31, 1999, largest 88% over the limit.
  • Temperature, water deg. centigrade: 1 limit, 20 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest June 30, 2016, largest 11% over the limit.
  • Cyanide, total [as CN]: 2 limits, 18 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest November 30, 2006, largest 8% over the limit.
  • Phenolics, total recoverable: 2 limits, 18 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest December 31, 2000, largest 99,999% over the limit.
  • Antimony, total [as Sb]: 1 limit, 47 violations of any kind.
  • Chromium, total [as Cr]: 1 limit, 45 violations of any kind.
  • Boron, total [as B]: 1 limit, 44 violations of any kind.
  • Oil & Grease: 2 limits, 35 violations of any kind.
  • Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr]: 1 limit, 33 violations of any kind.
  • Selenium, total [as Se]: 2 limits, 24 violations of any kind.
  • Mercury, total [as Hg]: 1 limit, 24 violations of any kind.
  • Arsenic, total [as As]: 1 limit, 23 violations of any kind.
  • Barium, total [as Ba]: 2 limits, 22 violations of any kind.
  • Cadmium, total [as Cd]: 1 limit, 21 violations of any kind.
  • Color [PT-CO units]: 1 limit, 19 violations of any kind.
  • Oxygen, dissolved [DO]: 1 limit, 19 violations of any kind.
  • Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N]: 0 limits, 17 violations of any kind.
  • Solids, settleable: 1 limit, 16 violations of any kind.
  • Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia): 0 limits, 15 violations of any kind.
  • NOAEL Static 48Hr Acute Cyprinodon variegatus: 0 limits, 15 violations of any kind.
  • % Effect Static Chronic Arbacia punctulata: 0 limits, 14 violations of any kind.
  • NOEC Sub-Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Cyprinodeon variegatus: 0 limits, 14 violations of any kind.
  • % Growth Reduction Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia): 0 limits, 14 violations of any kind.
  • Nitrogen, total [as N]: 1 limit, 8 violations of any kind.
  • 2-Methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
  • 2-Chlorophenol: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
  • 2,4-Dichlorophenol: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
  • 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
  • Pentachlorophenol: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
  • October 30, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • October 26, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • October 19, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • October 16, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • October 14, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • September 29, 2026: Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangerment (EP6).
  • September 8, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • September 8, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • August 24, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • August 20, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • August 20, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • August 6, 2026: Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangerment (EP6).
  • July 20, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • July 6, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • June 30, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • June 12, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • May 29, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • May 26, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • May 26, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • May 26, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • May 22, 2026: Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangerment (EP6).
  • May 21, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • May 16, 2026: Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangerment (EP6).
  • April 28, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • April 16, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • April 15, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • April 14, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • April 7, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • February 23, 2026: Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangerment (EP6).
  • February 17, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • February 12, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • February 11, 2026: PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] (EP6).
  • February 5, 2026: Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangerment (EP6).
  • February 2, 2026: Evaluation (E).
  • January 20, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • January 18, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • January 13, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • January 12, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • January 7, 2026: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • December 20, 2025: PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] (EP6).
  • December 14, 2025: Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangerment (EP6).
  • November 21, 2025: PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] (EP6).
  • November 18, 2025: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • November 18, 2025: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • November 15, 2025: Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangerment (EP6).
  • October 28, 2025: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • October 24, 2025: Wet-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangerment (EP6).
  • October 14, 2025: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • October 14, 2025: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).
  • October 3, 2025: Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment (EP6).
  • September 15, 2025: Wet-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment (EP6).

Puerto Rico holds 34 Publicly owned treatment works coverages of this permit type in EPA’s file; 3 were issued before PR0023710. PRASA ARECIBO RWWTP holds 2 permits in Puerto Rico.

Other permits held by PRASA ARECIBO RWWTP

Coverages issued nearest PR0023710

PRASA ARECIBO WWTP among its neighbors

Its county: 14, 1 major; PR0023710 is major permit.

Other permits in the county

Identity

FacilityPRASA ARECIBO WWTP
PermitteePRASA ARECIBO RWWTP
NPDES IDPR0023710
StatusAdministratively continued
TypeIndividual permit
ClassMajor
Facility typePublicly owned treatment works
ProgramPublicly owned treatment works
IssuedSeptember 3, 2002
ExpiresOctober 31, 2007
AddressArecibo, PR 00612
Receiving waterATLANTIC OCEAN
Program components on filePOTW, Pretreatment
SIC4952 – Sewerage Systems
Other EPA IDs (FRS)RCRA handler PRD980534507

NPDES PR0023710: effluent limits and exceedances

PRASA ARECIBO WWTP (NPDES PR0023710): 54 pollutants on file, 38 limited; 54 with a violation of any kind, 29 with an exceedance.

How exceedances are counted.

PollutantLimitsViolationsExceedancesLatestLargest, as filed
Chlorine, total residual1167156May 31, 202399,999% over the limit
Coliform, fecal general2158107March 31, 202699,999% over the limit
Coliform, fecal - % samples exceeding limit121775March 31, 2026400% over the limit
Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N]05646October 31, 20023,900% over the limit
Enterococci - % of upper confidence limit05930March 31, 202633% over the limit
Solids, total suspended618429February 28, 2025900% over the limit
BOD, 5-day, percent removal14525January 31, 202643% over the limit
Enterococci02825March 31, 202699,999% over the limit
Coliform, total general14324October 31, 201599,999% over the limit
Solids, suspended percent removal14223May 31, 2024100% over the limit
Sulfide-hydrogen sulfide [undissociated]13919December 31, 20251,980% over the limit
Sulfide, total [as S]02413December 31, 19981,150% over the limit
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant44411October 31, 200591% over the limit
Turbidity13011December 31, 2025
pH2408September 30, 2012
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C61766June 30, 2018615% over the limit
Surfactants [MBAS]3234September 30, 2013551% over the limit
Zinc, total [as Zn]1224May 31, 202383% over the limit
Fluoride, total [as F]2223October 31, 1997169% over the limit
Nickel, total [as Ni]1302July 31, 2025191% over the limit
Lead, total [as Pb]1212July 31, 2003737% over the limit
Cyanide, free available082September 30, 2021198% over the limit
Thallium, total [as Tl]2301March 31, 2009130% over the limit
Silver, total [as Ag]1281February 29, 202421% over the limit
Copper, total [as Cu]2251June 30, 20197% over the limit
Manganese, total [as Mn]2201May 31, 199988% over the limit
Temperature, water deg. centigrade1201June 30, 201611% over the limit
Cyanide, total [as CN]2181November 30, 20068% over the limit
Phenolics, total recoverable2181December 31, 200099,999% over the limit
Antimony, total [as Sb]1470
Chromium, total [as Cr]1450
Boron, total [as B]1440
Oil & Grease2350
Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr]1330
Selenium, total [as Se]2240
Mercury, total [as Hg]1240
Arsenic, total [as As]1230
Barium, total [as Ba]2220
Cadmium, total [as Cd]1210
Color [PT-CO units]1190
Oxygen, dissolved [DO]1190
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N]0170
Solids, settleable1160
Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia)0150
NOAEL Static 48Hr Acute Cyprinodon variegatus0150
% Effect Static Chronic Arbacia punctulata0140
NOEC Sub-Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Cyprinodeon variegatus0140
% Growth Reduction Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia)0140
Nitrogen, total [as N]180
2-Methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol020
2-Chlorophenol020
2,4-Dichlorophenol020
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol020
Pentachlorophenol020

NPDES PR0023710: inspections, violations and enforcement

NPDES PR0023710: 55 single-event violations

The newest 50 of 55.

DateWhat EPA recordedAgency
October 30, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
October 26, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
October 19, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
October 16, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
October 14, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
September 29, 2026Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangermentEP6
September 8, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
September 8, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
August 24, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
August 20, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
August 20, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
August 6, 2026Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangermentEP6
July 20, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
July 6, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
June 30, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
June 12, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
May 29, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
May 26, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
May 26, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
May 26, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
May 22, 2026Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangermentEP6
May 21, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
May 16, 2026Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangermentEP6
April 28, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
April 16, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
April 15, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
April 14, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
April 7, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
February 23, 2026Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangermentEP6
February 17, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
February 12, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
February 11, 2026PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)]EP6
February 5, 2026Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangermentEP6
January 20, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
January 18, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
January 13, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
January 12, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
January 7, 2026Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
December 20, 2025PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)]EP6
December 14, 2025Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangermentEP6
November 21, 2025PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)]EP6
November 18, 2025Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
November 18, 2025Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
November 15, 2025Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangermentEP6
October 28, 2025Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
October 24, 2025Wet-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangermentEP6
October 14, 2025Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
October 14, 2025Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6
October 3, 2025Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environmentEP6
September 15, 2025Wet-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangermentEP6

NPDES PR0023710: 1 inspection

DateWhat EPA recordedAgency
February 2, 2026EvaluationE

NPDES PR0023710 (PRASA ARECIBO WWTP): no formal enforcement action and informal enforcement action on file.

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NPDES PR0023710: 54 pollutant rows, 56 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded October 14, 2026.