Ellenville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 142-27
Sewage disposal
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A. The sewage disposal system shall provide each mobile home and community structures containing plumbing fixtures with an adequate and safe method of sewage disposal. B. No sewage from a plumbing system shall be disposed of into the waters of the State of New York, except where specially approved by the authority having jurisdiction, in accordance with Article 12 of the New York State Public Health Law. C. Where a public sewage disposal system is not available, an adequate private sewage disposal system, approved by the state, county or municipal health department having jurisdiction, shall be provided.
Section 142-27 of Ellenville's Code of Ordinances requires that every mobile home and community structure with plumbing be connected to a sewage disposal system that handles waste safely and adequately. Discharging sewage directly into New York State waters is prohibited unless specifically authorized under Article 12 of the New York State Public Health Law. When a public sewer system is unavailable, a private system must be installed and approved by the appropriate state, county, or municipal health department.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks subject to § 142-27 generally ensure that every occupied unit and shared facility with plumbing is served by a compliant sewage disposal system before occupancy. Where public sewer service is not accessible, compliant operators obtain written approval from the relevant health authority for any private system prior to its use. Maintaining documentation of that approval and conducting periodic system inspections are practices consistent with ongoing compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 142-27 gives residents of mobile home communities the right to expect a safe and adequate sewage disposal system serving their home and shared facilities. If sewage is being discharged improperly, or if no approved disposal system is in place, tenants may raise this as a housing code violation with the Village of Ellenville or the applicable county or state health department. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to request and what complaint pathways are available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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