Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-29
Water supply
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A. Source. (1) Potable water from an approved source shall be available at all times in residential buildings. The domestic water supply system of the building shall be connected to such approved source and shall not be subject to contamination. (2) When supplied from a public source, the potable water supply system shall not be connected to private or unsafe water supplies. B. Volume and pressure. Water supply systems shall be installed and maintained so as to provide at all times a supply of water to plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances in sufficient volume and at pressures adequate to enable them to function satisfactorily and without undue noise under all normal conditions of use. C. Reintroduction of water used for cooling or heating. Water supply systems shall be installed and maintained so that water used for purposes of cooling or heating shall not be reintroduced into the domestic water supply system nor be distributed through such equipment to plumbing fixtures. D. Safety devices. Hot water supply systems shall be provided with safety devices arranged to relieve hazardous pressures and excessive temperatures.
Spring Valley Code ch. 147 § 147-29 establishes baseline standards for potable water in residential buildings. It requires that safe drinking water from an approved source be continuously available, that water pressure and volume be sufficient for normal plumbing use, and that water used for cooling or heating never be reintroduced into the drinking water supply. Hot water systems must also include safety devices to guard against dangerous pressure and temperature levels.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Spring Valley Code ch. 147 § 147-29, compliant residential building operators maintain an uninterrupted connection to an approved potable water source and ensure that connection is never cross-linked with private or unsafe supplies. They routinely inspect and service plumbing systems to confirm adequate pressure and volume at all fixtures, keep cooling and heating water circuits fully separate from the domestic supply, and install and maintain pressure- and temperature-relief devices on hot water systems.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Spring Valley Code ch. 147 § 147-29 gives residential tenants the right to a continuous supply of safe, adequately pressured drinking water and protection from contamination caused by cross-connections with heating or cooling systems. If a building lacks hot water pressure, has discolored or unsafe water, or is missing required safety devices on the hot water system, tenants can document the conditions and report them to the appropriate local housing or code-enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in Rockland County can also help residents understand available complaint and enforcement paths 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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