Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-47
Discharge of sewage
Operative Text
Sewage must be discharged into a public sewer system except as provided in § 190-79 of this chapter. Discharge of inadequately treated sewage shall not be permitted upon the surface of the ground or into natural or artificial surface drainageways.
Under Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-47, sewage from a property must be directed into the public sewer system, with a limited exception outlined in § 190-79 of the same chapter. The rule flatly prohibits releasing inadequately treated sewage onto the ground surface or into any drainage channel, whether natural or man-made. This applies regardless of whether the drainage feature is a stream, ditch, or engineered waterway.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under ch. 190 § 190-47 are generally expected to ensure that all sewage connections on their properties tie into the municipal public sewer system. Compliant operators routinely inspect plumbing and drainage infrastructure to confirm that no sewage is being discharged onto the ground or into surface drainageways. If a property may qualify for the exception described in § 190-79, operators typically verify that any alternative system meets the conditions specified in that section before relying on it.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 190-47 of Newburgh's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if sewage appears to be discharging onto the ground or into drainage channels on or near their rental property rather than into the public sewer. Tenants who observe such conditions may report them to the appropriate Newburgh municipal authority or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
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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