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Rochester City

Community water system in Monroe County, New York, drawing primarily on surface water.

Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.

Population served

210,000

Service connections

62,000

Primary source

SW

Surface water

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDNY2704518
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served210,000
Service connections62,000
Primary water sourceSurface water
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyNY state drinking water program
City servedRochester (C)
StateNew York
ZIP

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminantHealth-basedStatus
2006-09-01213100YesResolved
2002-06-01263100NoResolved
1992-07-01515000NoResolved

Rochester City: frequently asked questions

Is Rochester City's water safe to drink?

Rochester City is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the NY state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.

Who runs Rochester City?

Rochester City (PWSID NY2704518) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the NY state drinking water program.

How many people does Rochester City serve?

Rochester City reports serving 210,000 people through 62,000 service connections in Monroe County, New York.

Where does Rochester City get its water?

EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.

Other water systems in Monroe County

Water systemCountyPopulation servedTypeSource
City of Bloomington UtilitiesMonroe83,000CommunitySurface water
MonroeMonroe49,467CommunitySurface water
Monroe South CountyMonroe33,816CommunityPurchased surface water
Brodhead Creek Reg Water AuthMonroe30,000CommunitySurface water
Brockport VillageMonroe25,918CommunityPurchased surface water
Pawc Pocono DistrictMonroe17,860CommunityGroundwater