Inorganic chemicals · 2024
Sulfate in Rochester, NY tap water
Rochester, NY's 2024 report shows Sulfate detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Average Ontario | 26–26 mg/L | None set |
Average Hemlock | 11 mg/L | None set |
Verbatim from Rochester, NY's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Sulfate
A naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil.
No health-based federal limit; high levels can have a laxative effect and a bitter taste.
How Rochester, NY compares
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People also ask
+Is there Sulfate in Rochester, NY tap water?
Yes — Rochester, NY's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists Sulfate at 26–26 mg/L. Rochester, NY's 2024 report shows Sulfate detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Sulfate in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Sulfate. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Sulfate?
A naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. No health-based federal limit; high levels can have a laxative effect and a bitter taste.
+Where does this Sulfate measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Sulfate 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.