Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 217-18
Water supply
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An adequate supply of water shall be provided for all manufactured homes, service buildings and other accessory buildings as required by this chapter. Where a public water supply is available, a connection thereto shall be used exclusively. If a public water supply is not available, a private water supply system shall be constructed and maintained to the standards required by the New York State Department of Health. Such private system shall be constructed so that it may be connected with a public water supply when shall become available.
Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 § 217-18 establishes that manufactured home communities must provide an adequate water supply to all homes, service buildings, and accessory structures. Where a public water supply exists, it must be used as the exclusive source. When no public supply is available, a private water system must be built and maintained to New York State Department of Health standards, and it must be designed so it can later be connected to a public supply if one becomes available.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home communities subject to Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 § 217-18 are generally expected to connect to the public water supply wherever one is accessible and to use it as the sole water source. Where no public supply exists, compliant operators construct and maintain a private water system that meets New York State Department of Health standards. That private system must also be built with future public-connection capability in mind, so that the transition can be made when a public supply becomes available in the area.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Manchester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 § 217-18, residents of manufactured home communities have a right to an adequate water supply that meets the standards set out in this provision. If water service appears inadequate, does not meet state health standards, or the source does not comply with the public-connection requirement, tenants may consider raising the issue with local code enforcement or the municipality. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing and health codes can help residents understand what options may be available to them.
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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