Great Lake Ontario
The City of Rochester sits on the southern shore of mighty Lake Ontario, one of the Great Lakes, and the fourteenth largest lake in the world.
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The City of Rochester sits on the southern shore of mighty Lake Ontario, one of the Great Lakes, and the fourteenth largest lake in the world.
Hazardous waste is a solid waste or combination of solid wastes that, because of quantity, concentration or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics, may cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious illness, or pose a substantial hazard to human health or the...
Placing refuse in front of a premise for a collection that it did not originate constitutes illegal dumping. The unauthorized placement of refuse on any public parcel of land or right-of-way, and the importation of trash from outside of the city also qualifies as illegal dumping. This is a growing problem that...
What is e-waste? Electronic waste (e-waste) items include unwanted cell phones, TVs, laptops, desktops, computer accessories, monitors, printers, scanners, VCRs, DVDs, CD players, radios video game consoles, servers/IT equipment, and other devices with a circuit board or cord.
Aqueduct Reimagined, the centerpiece of the ROC the Riverway initiative, will transform the historic Aqueduct into a central gathering place while improving connectivity Downtown along the riverfront.
The historic Dentzel Menagerie Carousel at Ontario Beach Park has inspired childhood memories of summer for more than a century.
The Frederick Douglass-Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge carries Interstate 490 over the Genesee River in downtown Rochester.
Named for Kodak founder and philanthropist George Eastman, this 3,094-seat theater is the cornerstone of Rochester's cultural arts. The Eastman Theatre is, among many other things, the home of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra; the primary concert hall of the Eastman School of Music; and the flagship venue of...
The City of Rochester utilizes MWBEs on all city-funded public works projects. Public works fall under two categories: street construction and general/building construction.
Understand how Rochester's Center City has plays a critical role in the development of the Finger Lakes region and will continue to be the economic, social, and cultural hub of the region in the future.
Monroe County 911 has “Text to 911,” an option for Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint customers who need to contact 911. Monroe County is the first 911 Center in New York State to accept text messages from all four major carriers!
Introducing the City’s newest customer-focused refuse collection service Customers may now call for an extra service and we’ll provide next business day collection Tenants moving out before next collection day? Having a gathering that will generate extra trash? Want to do some cleaning and have
These specifications govern the construction requirements for water facilities located within the City of Rochester. Both MS Word and PDF versions are available.
The City of Rochester prides itself on providing safe, reliable, high quality water to our customers.
Water meters are installed by the City for every active water service.
Site Plan Review project map.
The Water Bureau has prepared documents that contain useful information for developers, engineers, contractors, and plumbers who are designing or performing work on the City's water system. DOCUMENT TITLE WaterEngineering Design Guidelines - Available in pdf format Water Service Manual - Available
Inadequate water pressure and volume may be caused by several factors including the buildup of minerals and deposits inside a water service, a leak in a service, faulty inside plumbing, or a plugged meter or service. Residents with inadequate water supply or pressure may request that the City of Rochester perform...
Information may be obtained from the Water Engineering Office, located at 10 Felix Street.
Street Beat provides city residents with daily information on the services that impact their neighborhoods and commutes like street construction and water system maintenance.