Water FaucetResidents of Rohnert Park are fortunate to have a reliable source of very high quality drinking water. Water production staff collects and performs thousands of sample analyses each year which are reported to the State Water Resource Control Board. The City's drinking water supply consistently meets or exceeds all State and Federal Standards. State and Federal law requires the City to annually distribute a report on water quality to our customers. Click to be redirected to Water Quality Reports.

Chlorination

The primary objective of water supply chlorination is disinfection, but it has also been found to be useful in controlling objectionable taste and odor complaints. Both the City of Rohnert Park and the Sonoma County Water Agency chlorinate the water that we provide to our customers. Due to seasonal variations in water source and the demand for water, you may notice minor fluctuations in the chlorine taste of our water.

Common Customer Complaints

On rare occasion you may notice the water coming out of the tap does not appear normal – perhaps the water is cloudy or there is low pressure. Oftentimes these are the results of regular maintenance to the water lines. Below are descriptions of the common types of problems you may experience with your water and explanations for their cause. However, if you are ever in doubt about the quality of your water, please contact the Department of Public Works immediately.

Cloudy water

Example of Cloudy Water filled with Air Bubbles

Your water may appear white/milky or seem to fizz and act like carbonated water. When a glass of water stands for several minutes and bubbles rise to the top and the water clears from the bottom of the glass to the top, the cloudiness is due to air in the water lines. This condition should clear up in a minimal amount of time and there is no cause for concern. If this condition persists for an extended period of time contact the Department of Public Works.