PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW

PWSID: MA4231000 · Pembroke, MA · Serves 18,251 people

Health Violations

PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
18,251
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Groundwater

PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW (PWSID MA4231000) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 18,251 people in Pembroke, MA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Massachusetts drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2015–2015.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Massachusetts state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
MA4231000
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Pembroke, MA
Population Served
18,251
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 3 3

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW water safe to drink?
PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW serve?
PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW serves 18,251 people in Pembroke, MA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW have?
PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW has 3 total violations on record spanning 2015–2015. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR).

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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