Physical & aggregate · 2024
Alkalinity in Rochester, NY tap water
Rochester, NY's 2024 report shows Alkalinity detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Average Hemlock | 67 mg/L | None set |
Average Ontario | 91–91 mg/L | None set |
Verbatim from Rochester, NY's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Alkalinity
A measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids.
Not federally regulated for health; relevant to corrosion control and treatment.
How Rochester, NY compares
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People also ask
+Is there Alkalinity in Rochester, NY tap water?
Yes — Rochester, NY's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists Alkalinity at 91–91 mg/L. Rochester, NY's 2024 report shows Alkalinity detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Alkalinity in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Alkalinity. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Alkalinity?
A measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. Not federally regulated for health; relevant to corrosion control and treatment.
+Where does this Alkalinity measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Alkalinity entry from the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Rochester, NY water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/ny/rochester/2024/source.