What was found in Pembina's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 461.45 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PEMBINA CITY OF · 592 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 18.624 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PEMBINA CITY OF · 592 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.463 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PEMBINA CITY OF · 592 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 12.036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEMBINA CITY OF · 592 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.671 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEMBINA CITY OF · 592 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.13 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PEMBINA CITY OF · 592 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEMBINA CITY OF · 592 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.062 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEMBINA CITY OF · 592 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.871 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEMBINA CITY OF · 592 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.097 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEMBINA CITY OF · 592 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PEMBINA CITY OF · 592 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pembina
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PEMBINA CITY OF | 592 |
Frequently asked questions about Pembina tap water
Is Pembina tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Pembina. 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 Pembina?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Pembina, North Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pembina's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pembina include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform, Trichloroacetic Acid. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.