Pembroke, Town of
EPA ID: VA1071665 · 1,167 people served · 5 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Pembroke, Town of (VA1071665): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 1 violation as unresolved at Pembroke, Town of - roughly 1,167 residents in the service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pembroke, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Pembroke, Town of have a median household income of $72,396 and about 11,291 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pembroke, Town of's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 100th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Pembroke, Town of (EPA ID: VA1071665) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 1,167 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 31, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 31, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 2, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 11, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Chlorine | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0011 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
5 of 5 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by VA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Pembroke, Town of (VA1071665) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pembroke, Town of water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Pembroke, Town of serve?
Pembroke, Town of serves approximately 1,167 people across 5 ZIP codes in Virginia.
Where does Pembroke, Town of get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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