Program Goals
To minimize potential health hazards from contamination of public water supplies by enforcement of Part 5, Subpart 5-1 of the New York State Sanitary Code.
Program Highlights
- Consult with water suppliers and New York State Department of Health.
- Conduct inspections of public water supply sources and issue written reports.
- Surveillance sampling of community water systems for compliance with the Part 5 requirements of the NYS Sanitary Code.
- Perform compliance sampling of non-community water systems.
- Respond to complaints and conduct investigations.
- Review and approve water distribution system plans and specifications following the latest edition of the “Recommended Standards For Water Works” (10 State Standards) for the State Commissioner of Health.
- Sample new water mains and approve their use prior to placing the water main into operation.
- Issue Approvals of Completed Works under the provisions of Part 5 of the New York State Sanitary Code.
- Approve water system operators as per Subpart 5-4.
- Perform enforcement actions.
Online Information
- American Water Works Association
- New York State Department of Health—Drinking Water
- New York State Department of Health Cross Connection Control Program
- US Environmental Protection Agency—Drinking Water
- NYS Dept of Health Lead in Drinking Water Fact Sheet
- EPA Drinking Water and Ground Water Kid’s Stuff
- EPA—Airline Water Supplies
- CDC—Travelers’ Health Safe Food and Water
- NYSDOH Public Water Supply Forms
Helpful Documents
- Recommended Standards for Water Works 2003 Edition (379k PDF)
- NYS Sanitary Code SubPart 5-1 Public Water Systems (2,840k PDF)
- Appendix 5-B Standard for Water Wells (175k PDF)
- Appendix 5-D Special Req. for Wells Serving Public Water Systems (147k PDF)
- DOH 348 Application for Approval of Plans for Water Supply Improvement (26k PDF)
- Standard Water Main Extension Notes (13k PDF)
- Water and Sewer Main Separation Policy (13k PDF)
- Water Main Certification (6k PDF)
- FEMA/ARC—Food and Water in an Emergency brochure (364k PDF)
Water Supply Reports for Monroe County Suppliers
There are three producers of public drinking water within Monroe County. Annual reports from each of the producers are available by clicking on the links below:
- Monroe County Water Authority (MCWA)
- City of Rochester Bureau of Water and Lighting
- Village of Webster
In addition, some areas of the county purchase water from MCWA for re-sale to their customers:
- Village of Brockport
- Village of Hilton
- Seabreeze WD (a community within Irondequoit)
As required by law, all water suppliers within Monroe County publish an Annual Water Quality Report (AWQR). The AWQR answers many of the questions you may have about your water.
Bulk Water Supply
Program Goals
To minimize potential health hazards from contamination of bulk and bottled water supply by enforcement of Part 5, Subpart 5-6 of the New York State Sanitary Code.
Program Highlights
- Consult with the operator and NYSDOH.
- Conduct annual inspections of the bulk water facility and issue written reports.
- Perform surveillance sampling to meet Part 5 requirements of the NYS Sanitary Code.
- Review plant operational reports.
- Respond to complaints and conduct investigations.
- Perform enforcement actions as necessary.
Download the Application for Certificate of Approval for Bottled or Bulk Water Facilities DOH-349 Form (292k PDF).
Download the NYDOH Bacteriological Sample DOH-357 Form (590k PDF).
