Drinking water quality · 2023

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What's in Rohnert Park, City of — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA tap water

15 contaminants were measured in the Rohnert Park, City of — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit 1 sit at or above that limit.

Reporting year
2023
Contaminants measured
15
Over federal limit
1
Approaching the limit
0
Worst contaminant
Arsenic
1.3× the limit
Service area
CA
state-level CCR
Source
Utility CCR
At or above the federal limit

Metals

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture.2.4–13 ug/LRangeCity of Rohnert ParkAt or above the limit
+By source (2)City of Rohnert Park, Sonoma Water
  • City of Rohnert ParkZone
    range2.4–13 ug/L130% of limit
  • Sonoma WaterZone
    0% of limit
CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing.0.054 mg/L90th percentileAt the tapWithin the limit
LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures.0.00067 ug/L90th percentileAt the tapWithin the limit
CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness.20–46 mg/LRangeCity of Rohnert ParkDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)City of Rohnert Park, Sonoma Water
  • City of Rohnert ParkZone
    range20–46 mg/L
  • Sonoma WaterZone
    range23–27 mg/L
MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness.14–18 mg/LRangeSonoma WaterDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)Sonoma Water, City of Rohnert Park
  • Sonoma WaterZone
    range14–18 mg/L
  • City of Rohnert ParkZone
    range13–16 mg/L
SodiumA naturally occurring salt component.19–47 mg/LRangeCity of Rohnert ParkDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)City of Rohnert Park, Sonoma Water
  • City of Rohnert ParkZone
    range19–47 mg/L
  • Sonoma WaterZone
    range9.3–10 mg/L

Inorganic chemicals

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits.0–7.8 mg/LRangeCity of Rohnert ParkWithin the limit
+By source (2)City of Rohnert Park, Sonoma Water
  • City of Rohnert ParkZone
    range0–7.8 mg/L78% of limit
  • Sonoma WaterZone
    0% of limit
FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay.0.1–0.2 mg/LRangeCity of Rohnert ParkWithin the limit
+By source (2)City of Rohnert Park, Sonoma Water
  • City of Rohnert ParkZone
    range0.1–0.2 mg/L5% of limit
  • Sonoma WaterZone
    0% of limit

Disinfection byproducts

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter.0–23.64 ug/LRangeSonoma WaterWithin the limit
+By source (2)Sonoma Water, City of Rohnert Park
  • Sonoma WaterZone
    range0–23.64 ug/L39% of limit
  • City of Rohnert ParkZone
    range0–12.2 ug/L20% of limit
TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter.9.1–10.1 ug/LRangeCity of Rohnert ParkWithin the limit
+By source (2)City of Rohnert Park, Sonoma Water
  • City of Rohnert ParkZone
    range9.1–10.1 ug/L13% of limit
  • Sonoma WaterZone
    range0.01362–0.02203 ug/L0% of limit

Radionuclides

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances.1.05–2.43 pCi/LRangeCity of Rohnert ParkWithin the limit

Physical & aggregate

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids.150–210 mg/LRangeCity of Rohnert ParkDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)City of Rohnert Park, Sonoma Water
  • City of Rohnert ParkZone
    range150–210 mg/L
  • Sonoma WaterZone
    range110–120 mg/L
Bicarbonate150–210 mg/LRangeCity of Rohnert ParkDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)City of Rohnert Park, Sonoma Water
  • City of Rohnert ParkZone
    range150–210 mg/L
  • Sonoma WaterZone
    range130–150 mg/L
HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals.103–221 mg/LRangeCity of Rohnert ParkDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)City of Rohnert Park, Sonoma Water
  • City of Rohnert ParkZone
    range103–221 mg/L
  • Sonoma WaterZone
    range113–126 mg/L
pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is.7.3–8.1RangeCity of Rohnert ParkDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)City of Rohnert Park, Sonoma Water
  • City of Rohnert ParkZone
    range7.3–8.1
  • Sonoma WaterZone
    range7.3–7.58
Source: Rohnert Park, City of — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required to publish. The numbers on this page are the utility's own. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.

People also ask about Rohnert Park, City of — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA's water

+Is Rohnert Park, City of — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?

The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Rohnert Park, City of — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Arsenic. Whether that means the water is "unsafe" depends on which contaminant, how long the exposure, and individual health factors. The table on this page shows the measured value, the federal threshold, and the regulated statistic used for compliance.

+What contaminants are in Rohnert Park, City of — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA tap water?

15 contaminants were measured in Rohnert Park, City of — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and disinfection byproducts. 4 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.

+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Rohnert Park, City of — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA tap water?

One contaminant in Rohnert Park, City of — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Arsenic (1.3× the limit). The EPA enforces these limits against the regulated reporting statistic — typically a running annual average or 90th percentile — not a one-off sample spike.

+What is the worst contaminant in Rohnert Park, City of — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA tap water?

The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Arsenic, at 1.3× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.

+Where does the data on this page come from?

Every value is transcribed from Rohnert Park, City of — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.

+How often is Rohnert Park, City of — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA's water quality data updated?

Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2023 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.

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