F9/100
PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 18,251 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MA4231000
Violations
21
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
manganese | 331.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW
Is PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW water safe to drink?
PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW water receives a grade of F (9/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 21 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW detected?
66 contaminants were tested in PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), manganese. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW have any EPA violations?
Yes, PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW has 21 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 16 are health-based violations.
How many people does PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW serve?
PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW serves approximately 18,251 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Pembroke.
What type of water does PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW provide?
PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MA4231000.
How does PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
PEMBROKE WATER DIVISION DPW scores 9/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Massachusetts state page for a full comparison of water systems.