EPA Investment Targets Sewage Overflows to Protect Puerto Rico’s Waterways

Zimmetry Environmental, Puerto Rico’s leading environmental testing company, is applauding a recent announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allocating $555,000 to help protect the islands’ waterways from sewage overflows, an important step toward improving water quality and public health.

The funding is designed to reduce pollution caused by sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), which can contaminate rivers, coastal waters, and drinking water sources. These incidents pose risks to communities, ecosystems, and industries that depend on clean, reliable water.

According to the agency, the investment will support efforts to monitor, prevent, and mitigate sewage discharges, reducing exposure to harmful contaminants and improving water quality for residents and visitors. The initiative reflects an ongoing federal commitment to protecting Puerto Rico’s critical water resources.

Zimmetry Environmental emphasizes that proactive water testing is essential to these efforts. The company provides comprehensive water quality testing services to detect contaminants, ensure regulatory compliance, and identify potential risks before they impact public health or business operations.

“Clean water is essential not only for communities, but also for industries that rely on safe and consistent supplies,” said Harry Peña, President of Zimmetry Environmental. “We are proud to support Puerto Rico’s environmental goals with accurate, timely testing services that help protect workers, the public, and the environment.”

Zimmetry Environmental serves a diverse client base, including manufacturing facilities, healthcare institutions, commercial properties, and government agencies. Through advanced testing, training, and environmental expertise, the company helps organizations maintain compliance and respond effectively to evolving water quality concerns.

For more information about Zimmetry Environmental’s water testing resources, visit www.zimmetry.com, call (787) 995.0005, or email info@zimmetry.com.

About Zimmetry Environmental
Since 2002, Zimmetry Environmental has been providing environmental consulting services to building owners and managers, architects, engineers, EHS professionals, and Fortune 500 companies. The company is based in Puerto Rico and provides services across the Caribbean and Central America. The professionals at Zimmetry offer environmental compliance, indoor air quality, asbestos, lead-based paint, Phase I ESAs, and general environmental consulting services.

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