Water Use Rules in Rochester, NY (2026)
1 verified water use rules for Rochester, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Leak Reporting Duty
Rochester property owners, not the City, are responsible for repairing a leaky or defective water service pipe from the curb valve into their building. Under Waterworks Code § 23-2(A), the Director of Water can order repairs by written notice, and under § 23-21 the City can shut off water entirely if a leaky service pipe isn't fixed or is causing damage or contamination risk.
Rochester NY Water Service Pipe Repair Duty
Some RestrictionsRochester City Code § 23-2(A)
The owner is responsible for all necessary repair of the water service pipe from the curb valve into the property. The Waterworks will provide necessary repairs to the service pipe between the connection with the street main and the curb valve, inclusive. Where there is no curb valve, the property owner is responsible for all repairs from the connection with the street main into the property. T...
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