Physical & aggregate · 2024
pH in Rochester, NY tap water
Rochester, NY's 2024 report shows pH detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Average Hemlock | 7.8–8.1 | None set |
Average Ontario | 7.4–7.6 | None set |
Verbatim from Rochester, NY's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About pH
A measure of how acidic or basic the water is.
Regulated only as a secondary standard; very low or high pH can corrode pipes or affect taste.
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People also ask
+Is there pH in Rochester, NY tap water?
Yes — Rochester, NY's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists pH at 7.8–8.1. Rochester, NY's 2024 report shows pH detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for pH in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for pH. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is pH?
A measure of how acidic or basic the water is. Regulated only as a secondary standard; very low or high pH can corrode pipes or affect taste.
+Where does this pH measurement come from?
This page reproduces the pH 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.