Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 321-23
Water supply
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A. Potable water from an 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.
Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-23 establishes that residential buildings must have a continuous supply of safe, potable water drawn from an approved source that is protected against contamination. Water supply systems must deliver adequate volume and pressure to all plumbing fixtures under normal use, and water used for heating or cooling must never be recirculated back into the domestic supply. Hot water systems are additionally required to include safety devices that guard against dangerous pressure buildups and excessive temperatures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 321 § 321-23, compliant residential property operators maintain an uninterrupted connection to an approved potable water source, routinely inspect plumbing systems to confirm adequate pressure and volume at all fixtures, and ensure that heating or cooling water circuits are fully isolated from the domestic supply. Hot water systems in managed properties are equipped with functioning pressure-relief and temperature-relief safety devices, and those devices are inspected and serviced on a regular maintenance schedule. Operators also verify that no cross-connections exist between public water lines and any private or non-approved water sources on the property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 321-23 of the Great Neck Code of Ordinances gives residents of covered buildings the right to a continuous supply of safe, potable water at adequate pressure, free from contamination by heating, cooling, or private water systems. If a tenant observes low water pressure, discolored water, unusual noise from plumbing, or apparent cross-connections, these conditions may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenants experiencing such issues may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available remedies, including how a documented violation under § 321-23 might be raised in relevant proceedings.
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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