What was found in Healdsburg'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1800 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HEALDSBURG, CITY OF · 10,985 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7515 µg/L — RUSSIAN RIVER MUTUAL WATER CO. · 87 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HEALDSBURG, CITY OF · 10,985 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 299 µg/L — COLONIAL PARK · 342 people · 2014 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 151 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HEALDSBURG, CITY OF · 10,985 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 53.868 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HEALDSBURG, CITY OF · 10,985 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 34.673 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HEALDSBURG, CITY OF · 10,985 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 32.45 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HEALDSBURG, CITY OF · 10,985 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 19.2 µg/L 192% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Highest in the city: COLONIAL PARK · 342 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HEALDSBURG, CITY OF · 10,985 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.276 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HEALDSBURG, CITY OF · 10,985 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 16.62 µg/L — COLONIAL PARK · 342 people · 2018 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 15.295 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HEALDSBURG, CITY OF · 10,985 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14.275 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HEALDSBURG, CITY OF · 10,985 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.1135 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HEALDSBURG, CITY OF · 10,985 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 13.3385 µg/L — COLONIAL PARK · 342 people · 2018 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.885 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: RIO LINDO ADVENTIST ACADEMY · 178 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HEALDSBURG, CITY OF · 10,985 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.8265 µg/L — COLONIAL PARK · 342 people · 2018 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.9 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: RUSSIAN RIVER MUTUAL WATER CO. · 87 people · 2012 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HEALDSBURG, CITY OF · 10,985 people · 2025 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HEALDSBURG, CITY OF · 10,985 people · 2025 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfdoa | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HEALDSBURG, CITY OF · 10,985 people · 2025 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HEALDSBURG, CITY OF · 10,985 people · 2023 | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Healdsburg
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HEALDSBURG, CITY OF | 10,985 |
| COLONIAL PARK | 342 |
| RIO LINDO ADVENTIST ACADEMY | 178 |
| RUSSIAN RIVER MUTUAL WATER CO. | 87 |
| ALEXANDER VALLEY ACRES WATER COMPANY | 27 |
Frequently asked questions about Healdsburg tap water
Is Healdsburg tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Healdsburg. 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 Healdsburg?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Healdsburg, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Healdsburg's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Healdsburg include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.