What was found in Rockford's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1415 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ROCKFORD VILLAGE · 1,120 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 783 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ROCKFORD VILLAGE · 1,120 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 783 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ROCKFORD VILLAGE · 1,120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 145.4 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ROCKFORD VILLAGE · 1,120 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 34.5245 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ROCKFORD VILLAGE · 1,120 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 26.4 pCi/L 176% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: ROCKFORD VILLAGE · 1,120 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 18.1 µg/L 121% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: ROCKFORD VILLAGE · 1,120 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 14.628 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROCKFORD VILLAGE · 1,120 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.392 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROCKFORD VILLAGE · 1,120 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 6.59 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ROCKFORD VILLAGE · 1,120 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.43865 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ROCKFORD VILLAGE · 1,120 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.993 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROCKFORD VILLAGE · 1,120 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.314 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ROCKFORD VILLAGE · 1,120 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.7573 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROCKFORD VILLAGE · 1,120 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROCKFORD VILLAGE · 1,120 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.494 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROCKFORD VILLAGE · 1,120 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.09925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROCKFORD VILLAGE · 1,120 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ROCKFORD VILLAGE · 1,120 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Rockford
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ROCKFORD VILLAGE | 1,120 |
Frequently asked questions about Rockford tap water
Is Rockford tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Rockford. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Rockford?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Rockford, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rockford's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rockford include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.