What was found in Pembroke's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 75 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 54 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 23 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0054 mg/L 36% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pembroke
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MCWA GENESEE | 16,541 |
Frequently asked questions about Pembroke tap water
Is Pembroke tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Pembroke. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Pembroke?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Pembroke, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pembroke's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pembroke include TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, Trichloroacetic Acid. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.