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Public Water Supply

Program Goals

Phone: 585 753-5057
Fax: 585 753-5098

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

Helpful Documents

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:

In addition, some areas of the county purchase water from MCWA for re-sale to their customers:

As required by law, the three producers within Monroe County publish an Annual Water Quality Report (AWQR). The AWQR answers many of the questions you may have about your water.