Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-18
Water supply
Operative Text
A. 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. When supplied from a public source, the potable water supply system shall not be connected to private or unsafe water supplies. B. 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. 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. Hot water supply systems shall be provided with safety devices arranged to relieve hazardous pressures and excessive temperatures.
Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-18 establishes that residential buildings must have a continuous supply of safe, potable water drawn from an approved source that is protected from contamination. Water systems must deliver adequate volume and pressure to all plumbing fixtures without excessive noise, and water used for heating or cooling cannot be recirculated back into the domestic supply. Hot water systems are additionally required to include safety devices that relieve dangerous pressure and temperature buildups.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 116 § 116-18, compliant residential property operators maintain an uninterrupted connection to an approved potable water source, routinely inspect plumbing to confirm adequate pressure and volume at all fixtures, and ensure that heating or cooling water circuits are fully isolated from the domestic supply. Hot water systems in compliant buildings are equipped with functioning pressure- and temperature-relief devices that are inspected and serviced on a regular schedule. Operators also verify that no cross-connections exist between public water lines and any private or non-approved water sources on the property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 116-18 of the Thomaston Code gives residents of residential buildings the right to a continuous supply of safe, adequately pressured potable water, free from contamination by heating, cooling, or private water systems. If water pressure is consistently inadequate, water appears contaminated, or hot water safety devices seem absent or defective, tenants may document the conditions and report them to the local code enforcement or housing authority responsible for enforcing ch. 116. 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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