Water Fact
Lake Ontario, the source of MCWA water is the 13th largest lake in the world with 393 cubic miles of water. It is also the second deepest of the great lakes, at an average of 282 feet.
Fundamental Infrastructure
To reliably provide billions of gallons of clean, safe drinking water, the Monroe County Water Authority maintains a massive infrastructure. We can store more than 130 million gallons of water, which can meet up to three days of usage.
By the Numbers
- 3,477 miles of water mains, enough to stretch from Rochester to San Antonio – and back again
- 27,500 fire hydrants, essential in providing safety in our communities
- 50 water tanks, ranging in capacity from 100,000 to 15 million gallons
- 2 reservoirs, with capacities of 55 million and 5 million gallons
- 48 remote pump stations, 22 bridge pipes, 36,500 valves, and 4 production facilities
Building a Water Storage Tank
MCWA is consistently performing infrastructure upgrades and improvements to enhance our water distribution system. The video below shows the construction of a new water storage tank on Walker Road in the Town of Pavilion, which went into service in January 2025.
