Public water system · NY2704518
ActiveRochester 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
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | Required treatment not metOCCT/SOWT Treatment Installation/Demonstration · code 58 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | Yes | Unaddressed |
| 2006-09-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR) · code 21 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2002-06-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR) · code 26 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 1992-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingInitial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu · code 51 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
All 4 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
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's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; 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 system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockport Village | Monroe | 25,918 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Sea Breeze Wd | Monroe | 7,800 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Red-Rochester Dws | Monroe | 3,034 | Non-transient non-community | Purchased surface water |
| Red-Rochester Iws | Monroe | 2,185 | Non-transient non-community | Surface water |
| New York Museum of Transportation | Monroe | 1,000 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Stokoe Farms | Monroe | 500 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
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