Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 199 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 199-25
Sewage and drainage systems
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A. Plumbing fixtures shall be drained to a sewage drainage system, and such system shall be connected to a public sewer or to an adequate and approved system of sewage disposal. B. Where a public sewer is not available, a system shall be provided to receive and dispose of sewage without health hazards or nuisances, and at no time shall sewage be expelled to the surface of the ground and allowed to collect on the ground or flow upon property of an adjoining owner, sidewalk, street or public place. C. Each fixture directly connected to the sewage drainage system shall be equipped with a water seal trap. D. Adequate cleanouts shall be provided and maintained so that the pipes may be readily cleaned. E. The drainage system and its attendant vent piping shall be maintained so as to provide adequate circulation of air in all pipes in order that siphonage, aspiration or pressure will not cause a loss of the trap seal under ordinary conditions of use. F. Each vent terminal to the outer air shall be installed and maintained so as to minimize the possibilities of clogging, frost closure, the return of foul air to the building or the creation of a nuisance to adjacent premises.
Babylon Village Code § 199-25 establishes standards for how sewage and drainage systems must be designed and maintained in residential properties. Plumbing fixtures must connect to an approved sewage system—either a public sewer or a properly functioning private disposal system—and sewage may never be allowed to surface on the ground or flow onto neighboring property, sidewalks, streets, or public areas. Every fixture must have a water seal trap, the system must have accessible cleanouts, vent piping must maintain adequate air circulation to protect trap seals, and vent terminals must be installed to prevent clogging, frost closure, or the return of foul air.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Babylon Village Code § 199-25 generally ensure that all plumbing fixtures are connected to an approved public sewer or a compliant private sewage disposal system. Compliant operators routinely inspect and maintain water seal traps on each fixture, keep cleanouts accessible for pipe servicing, and verify that vent piping provides sufficient air circulation to prevent siphonage or pressure loss in trap seals. Vent terminals are also checked to confirm they are free of obstructions, protected against frost closure, and positioned so that foul air cannot re-enter the building or create a nuisance for neighboring properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Babylon Village have a right to habitable plumbing under standards set by § 199-25, which prohibits conditions such as sewage surfacing on the ground, inadequate trap seals, or blocked drainage and vent systems. If a tenant observes sewage backing up, foul odors from drains, or evidence that sewage is reaching the ground or neighboring property, these conditions may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants can document such conditions and report them to the appropriate Babylon Village code enforcement authority, or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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