Utilities & Infrastructure in Rochester, NY
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
84.7%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
68.7%
of households
No Internet
11.0%
of households
Total Households
92,228
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
91.9%
of households
Smartphone
86.3%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
68.6%
of households
Tablet
54.8%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
30
Population Served
750,824
Violations (5yr)
9
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCWA | Community | Surface water | 496,753 | 1 |
| ROCHESTER CITY | Community | Surface water | 214,000 | 1 |
| MCWA GENESEE | Community | Purchased surface water | 15,577 | 0 |
| SEA BREEZE WD | Community | Purchased surface water | 9,900 | 0 |
| MCWA - GENEVA | Community | Purchased surface water | 8,532 | 0 |
| MCWA KENDALL WATER DISTRICT | Community | Purchased surface water | 3,000 | 0 |
| HANSHAW VILLAGE MHP | Community | Ground water | 447 | 0 |
| INDIAN HILLS MOBILE HOME PARK | Community | Ground water | 300 | 0 |
| LITTLE CREEK MHP | Community | Ground water | 252 | 0 |
| BROOKSIDE ESTATES MHP | Community | Ground water | 200 | 0 |
| WESTOVER HILLS MHP | Community | Ground water | 200 | 0 |
| THE RITZ | Community | Ground water | 156 | 0 |
| IDLE WHEELS MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY | Community | Ground water | 150 | 6 |
| HILLTOP ACRES MHP | Community | Ground water | 140 | 0 |
| ERIN ESTATES | Community | Ground water | 134 | 0 |
| GREENHURST MOBILE VILLAGE | Community | Ground water | 125 | 0 |
| COUNTRY SIDE PARK | Community | Ground water | 125 | 0 |
| NEWTOWN CREEK COMMUNITY INC. | Community | Ground water | 120 | 0 |
| BRISTOL VALLEY HOMES | Community | Ground water | 90 | 0 |
| VALLEY VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK | Community | Ground water | 90 | 0 |
| WHITE PINES NORTH | Community | Ground water | 80 | 0 |
| VALLEY VIEW MHP | Community | Ground water | 75 | 0 |
| WHITE PINES CENTRAL | Community | Ground water | 69 | 0 |
| HILLSIDE MOBILE HOME PARK | Community | Ground water | 65 | 0 |
| CROSSROADS MFG. HOUSING CORP. | Community | Ground water | 60 | 0 |
| HOLLY PARK M H P | Community | Ground water | 50 | 0 |
| MOORE HAVEN TRAILER PARK | Community | Ground water | 44 | 1 |
| COLE ROAD MHP | Community | Ground water | 40 | 0 |
| COTTAGES AT TROUTBURG | Community | Purchased surface water | 25 | 0 |
| POAGS HOLE MHP | Community | Ground water | 25 | 0 |
84.7% of households in Rochester have broadband internet access. 68.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.0% of households have no internet access. 14.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 30 water systems, providing water to 750,824 people. A total of 9 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.