Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in Sonoma State University — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA tap water
17 contaminants were measured in the Sonoma State University — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 17
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Service area
- CA
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.74 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 6.1 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0–0.0027 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 0.01 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 36–49 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 20–27 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 1.5 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 2.6–5.4 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Bromochloroacetic acidA mixed-halogen haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct. | 0.514 ug/LAverageColumn 3 | None set | Within the limit |
| Dibromoacetic acidA brominated haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct. | Not detected ug/LAverageColumn 3 | None set | Within the limit |
| Dichloroacetic acidA haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct. | Not detected ug/LAverageColumn 3 | None set | Within the limit |
| BromideA naturally occurring salt found in source water. | 61.3 ug/LAverageColumn 3 | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 2.6–23.38 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0.511–1.52 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| XylenesA group of industrial solvents found in gasoline and paint. | 0–0.0049 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | 0MCLG | None detected |
+By source (2)— No. of Detections, Total No. of Detections
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Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicarbonate | 150–190RangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Sonoma State University — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA's water
+Is Sonoma State University — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
Every one of the 17 contaminants measured in Sonoma State University — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report is below its federal limit. "Safe" under the EPA's drinking-water standards is health-based, not aesthetic — but by those standards, no measured contaminant in this report exceeds its enforceable threshold. Individual health concerns (e.g. immunocompromised, infant, pregnancy) may warrant additional filtering regardless of compliance.
+What contaminants are in Sonoma State University — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA tap water?
17 contaminants were measured in Sonoma State University — Rohnert Park, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, inorganic chemicals, and disinfection byproducts. 5 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Sonoma State University — 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 Sonoma State University — 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.