Water Quality: Rohnert Park, CA
6 water systems • 54,984 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Rohnert Park is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 54,984 people, and has 1,157 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Rohnert Park's violation count is 2310% above the national average for California. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Water Systems Serving Rohnert Park
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROHNERT PARK, CITY OF | CA4910014 | Groundwater | 43,821 | 1062 |
| SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY | CA4910027 | Groundwater | 10,986 | 2 |
| TERRACE VIEW WATER SYSTEM | CA4901355 | Groundwater | 60 | 0 |
| GRATON MUTUAL WATER SYSTEM | CA4901221 | Groundwater | 50 | 1 |
| BRANSCOMB MOBILE HOME PARK | CA2300663 | Surface Water | 42 | 92 |
| ROLLING OAKS ROAD ASSOCIATION | CA4900846 | Groundwater | 25 | 0 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.