Alden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 235 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 235-15
Sewage disposal
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A. General. An adequate and safe sewage system shall be provided in all manufactured home parks for conveying and disposing of all sewage. Such system shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with state and local laws. B. Sewer lines. All sewer lines shall be located in trenches of sufficient depth to be free of breakage from traffic or other movements and shall be separated from the park water supply system by a safe distance. Sewers shall be at a grade which will ensure a velocity of two feet per second when flowing full. All sewer lines shall be constructed of material approved by Erie County Health Department, shall be adequately vented and shall have watertight joints. C. Sewer connections. (1) Each manufactured home stand shall be provided with at least a four-inch diameter sewer riser pipe. The sewer riser pipe shall be so located on each stand that the sewer connection to the manufactured home drain outlet will approximate a vertical position. (2) The sewer connection (see § 235-5 , Definitions) shall have a normal inside diameter of at least three inches, and the slope of any portion thereof shall be at least 1/4 inch per foot. The sewer connection shall consist of one pipeline only without any branch fittings. All joints shall be watertight. (3) All materials used for sewer connections shall be semirigid, corrosive-resistant, nonabsorbent and durable. The inner surface shall be smooth. (4) Provision shall be made for plugging the sewer riser pipe when a manufactured home does not occupy the lot. Surface drainage shall be diverted away from the riser. The rim of the riser pipe shall extend at least four inches above ground elevation. D. Treatment and discharge. Where the sewer lines of the manufactured home park are not connected to a public sewer, all proposed sewage disposal facilities shall conform to the regulations of the Erie County Health Department, NYSDEC and the State Health Department prior to construction. Effluents from sewage treatment facilities discharged into any waters of the state shall conform to the regulations of the NYSDEC.
Section 235-15 of Alden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 235 establishes comprehensive sewage disposal standards for manufactured home parks. The rule requires that sewage systems be designed, built, and maintained in compliance with state and local law, with sewer lines properly graded, vented, and constructed of approved materials. Each home stand must have a sewer riser pipe of at least four inches in diameter, and any connections must meet specific slope, material, and watertightness requirements. Where a park is not connected to a public sewer, all disposal facilities must receive prior approval from the Erie County Health Department, NYSDEC, and the State Health Department.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home parks in Alden are generally expected to ensure their sewage infrastructure fully satisfies the requirements of § 235-15, including proper sewer line depth, grade, and material approvals from the Erie County Health Department. Each home stand should be equipped with a compliant four-inch riser pipe that is plugged when unoccupied and positioned so that surface drainage flows away from it. Parks not tied into a public sewer system must coordinate with the Erie County Health Department, NYSDEC, and the State Health Department before constructing any on-site disposal facilities, and any effluent discharged into state waters must meet NYSDEC regulations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured home parks in Alden have an interest in knowing that § 235-15 entitles them to an adequate and safe sewage system that meets state and local standards. If a tenant observes conditions suggesting the sewage system is improperly maintained, leaking, or otherwise noncompliant—such as exposed or broken sewer connections—those concerns can generally be reported to the Erie County Health Department or the relevant local code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what complaint processes may be 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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