Historical Compliance Records CA

City of Rohnert Park

EPA ID: CA4910014 ยท 43,821 people served ยท 7 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Rohnert Park (CA4910014): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, City of Rohnert Park encountered 2 violations, each subsequently remedied and closed - today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 43,821 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 81
Avg Safety Score
43,821
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$790K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Rohnert Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$103,105
Median Household Income
210,202
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Rohnert Park serves a community with a median household income of $103,105 and an estimated 210,202 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Rohnert Park's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Rohnert Park compares to EPA limits

Barium 1 mg/L (50% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.0051 ppt, PFOS: 0.0065 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in California

Elk Grove Water District
43,813 people
B 0 violations
City of El Centro
43,772 people
B 0 violations
2 violations
1 violation
Diablo Water District
43,357 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,371
Lead Pipe Replacement $583
Water Filtration $86
PFAS Treatment $86
Total Estimated Cost $2,126

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,126 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Rohnert Park, (EPA ID: CA4910014) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 43,821 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (81/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 7 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Barium Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Rohnert Park (CA4910014) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Rohnert Park water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Rohnert Park; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Rohnert Park serve?

City of Rohnert Park serves approximately 43,821 people across 7 ZIP codes in California.

Where does City of Rohnert Park get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
464
Detections
4
Latest sample
10/22/2024
Highest analyte
6:2 FTS: 7.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
6:2 FTS 7.1 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxS 5.7 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFOS 4.5 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Rohnert Park safe to drink?
City of Rohnert Park earns a B safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in City of Rohnert Park's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Barium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City of Rohnert Park serve?
City of Rohnert Park serves approximately 43,821 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is City of Rohnert Park's water source?
City of Rohnert Park draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Rohnert Park's service area?
The City of Rohnert Park service area has a median household income of $103,105. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Rohnert Park get its water?
City of Rohnert Park's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Rohnert Park (CA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca4910014/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

City of Rohnert Park (EPA ID: CA4910014) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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