Chittenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 137 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 137-7
Water supply
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A sufficient supply of pure drinking water approved by the Board of Health and the Health Officer shall be provided in convenient locations. No common drinking facilities shall be permitted.
Section 137-7 of Chittenango's Code of Ordinances requires that rental properties be equipped with an adequate supply of safe, potable drinking water that has been approved by the Board of Health and the Health Officer, accessible in convenient locations throughout the premises. The provision also prohibits shared or communal drinking facilities, meaning each unit or occupant must have access to individual, non-shared water access points. This rule establishes a baseline health and safety standard for water supply in residential properties within Chittenango, N.Y.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Chittenango Code ch. 137 § 137-7, compliant property operators ensure that drinking water sources on their properties have received approval from the Board of Health and the Health Officer before tenants occupy the space. Operators also verify that water access points are positioned in convenient locations and that no communal or shared drinking fixtures are present anywhere on the property. Routine inspections and documentation of Board of Health approvals are practices commonly associated with maintaining compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 137-7 of Chittenango's Code of Ordinances gives occupants the right to access a sufficient supply of Board of Health-approved drinking water in convenient locations, and prohibits landlords from providing shared communal drinking facilities. If a tenant believes their property lacks adequate or approved water access, they may consider raising this as a code violation with the local Board of Health or Health Officer, who are the approving authorities named in this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Chittenango, N.Y. municipal code can help residents understand what options may be available when a water supply concern arises.
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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