Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-28
Water supply
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A. Potable water from an Erie County Department of Health 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. E. Water supply systems shall be protected against freezing.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-28 establishes standards for water supply in residential buildings, requiring that potable water come from an Erie County Department of Health approved source and remain available at all times. The system must deliver adequate volume and pressure to all plumbing fixtures without undue noise, and water used for heating or cooling must never re-enter the domestic supply. Additional requirements include safety devices on hot-water systems to manage hazardous pressures and temperatures, and protection of all water supply systems against freezing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Evans must ensure ongoing compliance with § 158-28 by maintaining a continuous connection to an Erie County Department of Health approved potable water source and keeping that connection free from contamination or cross-connection with private or unsafe supplies. Compliant operators routinely inspect plumbing systems to confirm adequate pressure and volume at all fixtures, verify that heating and cooling water circuits are fully isolated from the domestic supply, and confirm that hot-water systems carry functioning pressure and temperature relief devices. Winterization measures protecting supply lines from freezing are also part of standard maintenance practice under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-28, residential tenants have a right to a continuous supply of potable water at adequate pressure from an approved source, along with properly maintained hot-water safety devices and freeze-protected plumbing. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards — such as loss of water pressure, suspected cross-contamination, or frozen pipes — they may consider documenting the issue and reporting it to the relevant local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Evans or Erie County housing codes can help residents understand what options may be available when water supply conditions fall short of what § 158-28 describes.
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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