Where does the City of Rochester get its water?

Rochester's Water is drawn from the Berry River Watershed.  The watershed is located in the communities of Rochester, Barrington, Strafford and Farmington.  The major reservoirs are Rochester Reservoir, Round Pond, and Tufts Pond.  The three reservoirs are connected by the Berry River and a 24-inch transmission pipe that connects the Berry River to Round Pond and to the Rochester Reservoir.  All of these water bodies are protected by state regulation that prohibits any recreational activity on the waters including swimming, boating, or fishing.  Click here for the text of the regulation.  The City of Rochester actively enforces all prohibitions concerning these water sources.