Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 106-16
Water supply
Operative Text
Where public water supply is not available, a private water supply system with proper connections to each mobile home shall be developed sufficient to provide a minimum of 250 gallons of water daily to each mobile home. Any such private water supply system shall be approved by the Dutchess County Department of Health and shall meet the following requirements: A. Wells or suction lines shall be located at least 50 feet from building sewers, septic tanks and dry wells; at least 100 feet from disposal fields and seepage pits; and at least 150 feet from any cesspools. B. All water storage structures or reservoirs shall be covered, watertight and constructed of impervious material. All manholes or other openings required for proper operation of the water storage facilities shall be covered or screened to prevent contamination, and there shall be no direct drainage between a reservoir and any pipe conveying or liable to convey sewage or polluted water. C. The water piping system shall connect all buildings requiring water, shall not be connected to nonpotable or questionable water supply and shall provide a pressure of at least 40 pounds per square inch, under normal operating conditions, to buildings requiring potable water supply. D. Water riser pipes shall be at least 3/4 of an inch, shall extend at least four inches above ground elevation and shall be located within the confined area of the mobile home stand at a point where the water connection shall approximate a vertical position. E. A shutoff valve below the frost line shall be provided near the water riser pipe on each mobile home site. F. Underground stop-and-waste valves shall not be installed on any water service. G. Adequate provisions shall be made to prevent freezing of service lines, valves and riser pipes and to protect risers from heaving and thawing actions of ground during freezing weather. Surface drainage shall be diverted from the location of the riser pipe and from cutoff valves.
Section 106-16 of Fishkill's Code of Ordinances (ch. 106) establishes detailed standards for private water supply systems in mobile home parks where public water is unavailable. The rule sets a minimum daily water supply of 250 gallons per mobile home and specifies technical requirements covering well placement distances from sewage infrastructure, water storage construction, pipe sizing and pressure, valve placement, and freeze protection. Any such private system must receive approval from the Dutchess County Department of Health before it may be used.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks subject to § 106-16 of Fishkill Code ch. 106 who lack access to public water are generally expected to design and maintain a private water supply system that meets every enumerated technical standard in the provision—including minimum daily capacity, well setback distances, storage structure integrity, pipe pressure, riser pipe specifications, shutoff valve placement, and freeze-protection measures. Compliant operators typically secure written approval from the Dutchess County Department of Health before placing any such system into service and keep documentation of that approval on file. Routine inspection of valves, riser pipes, and drainage diversion measures is a common practice for maintaining ongoing compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home parks in Fishkill who rely on a private water supply should be aware that § 106-16 of the Code of Ordinances (ch. 106) entitles them to a system that meets specific safety and capacity standards, including at least 250 gallons of water daily and a minimum pressure of 40 pounds per square inch. If a water supply system appears to fall short of these standards—such as inadequate pressure, exposed or uncovered storage structures, or unprotected riser pipes—tenants may consider contacting the Dutchess County Department of Health, which is the approving authority under this provision, or a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Documenting any observed deficiencies, such as through photographs or written communication with park management, is a step commonly taken by tenants who wish to raise a concern under this section.
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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