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Rochester, New York Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 99 water systems serving 754,463 people.

45
Poor
out of 100

Water Source

99
Water Systems
754K
People Served
Surface water, Ground water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
lithium12.1 No federal limit10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)
121%
Above guideline

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (39)

58

Jan 1, 2025

critical

58

Jan 1, 2025

critical

58

Jan 1, 2025

critical

58

Jan 1, 2025

critical

58

Jan 1, 2025

critical

58

Jan 1, 2025

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

66

Sep 10, 2024

moderate

66

Sep 10, 2024

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2024

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2024

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2024

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2024

moderate

51

Jan 1, 2024

moderate

51

Jan 1, 2024

moderate

51

Jul 1, 2023

moderate

51

Jul 1, 2023

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2023

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2023

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2022

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2022

moderate

72

Sep 1, 2020

minor

72

Sep 1, 2020

minor

52

Oct 1, 2016

moderate

52

Oct 1, 2016

moderate

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Resolved Violations (541)

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

3A

Oct 1, 2024 — Oct 31, 2024

minor

3A

Oct 1, 2024 — Oct 31, 2024

minor

+ 536 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rochester tap water safe to drink?

Rochester's water meets all EPA maximum contaminant levels. However, 1 contaminants were detected at various levels. Some residents may prefer additional filtration for peace of mind.

What contaminants are in Rochester tap water?

1 contaminants have been detected in Rochester's water supply across 99 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Rochester?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Rochester's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Rochester have any water quality violations?

Yes, Rochester currently has 319 active violations. See the violations section above for details.