About Your Water

All residents of the City of Canandaigua receive their water from the Canandaigua Lake Water Treatment Plant located on west side of Canandaigua Lake. The treatment plant makes use of a conventional treatment system which uses coagulation, sedimentation and filtration to clean its water.

The water plant will produce water that is abundant, safe to drink and aesthetically pleasing. 

To ensure excellent water quality, water samples are taken regularly and at various stages of the treatment process.  These samples are tested for various water quality parameters in NYS certified laboratories.  Tests are also performed on samples taken in the distribution system on a regular basis