vega alta public supply wells

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The Vega Alta Public Supply Wells site covers 50 acres and consists of approximately 15 active and six inactive wells. The wells currently supply about 11 million gallons of water each day to Vega Alta and the surrounding residential areas. The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) is responsible for operating and maintaining the public water supply system. The U.S. Geological Survey sampled the wells in 1983 and found volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the Ponderosa well. Subsequently, this well and the GE 1 well were shut down due to contamination. Then PRASA constructed the Bajura 3 well to eliminate the water supply shortage. In 1989, GE 2 and Bajura 3 wells were shut down by PRASA because of non-compliance with drinking water standards. The Maguayo wells were constructed by PRASA to compensate for the shortage. In 1984, an air stripper was installed at the Ponderosa well by PRASA, which removed contaminants by forcing a stream of air through the water. This process continued until 1985, when technical problems with the air stripper arose. Approximately 27,600 people live near the site. Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through Federal and potentially responsible parties' actions

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