Lysander, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 195 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 195-19
Water supply
Operative Text
A. General requirements. An adequate supply of water shall be provided for mobile homes, service buildings and other accessory facilities as required by this chapter. Where a public water supply system of satisfactory quantity, quality and pressure is available, connection shall be made thereto, and its supply shall be used exclusively. Where a satisfactory public water supply system is not available, a private water supply system shall be developed and shall be approved by the Onondaga County Department of Health. B. Source of supply. (1) The water supply shall be capable of supplying a minimum of 200 gallons per day per mobile home. (2) The well or suction line of the water supply system shall be located and constructed in such a manner that neither underground nor surface contamination will reach the water supply from any source. (3) No well casings, pumps, pumping machinery or suction pipes shall be placed in any pit, room or space extending below ground level nor in any room or space above ground which is walled in or otherwise enclosed, unless such rooms, whether above or below ground, have free drainage by gravity to the surface of the ground. (4) Water supply treatment, if necessary, shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Onondaga County Health Department. C. Water storage facilities. All water storage reservoirs shall be covered, watertight and constructed of impervious material. Overflows and vents of such reservoirs shall be effectively screened. Manholes shall be constructed with overlapping covers so as to prevent the entrance of contaminated material. Reservoir overflow pipes shall discharge through an acceptable air gap. D. Water distribution system. (1) All water piping, fixtures and other equipment shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with state and local regulations. (2) The water piping system shall not be connected with nonpotable or questionable water supplies and shall be protected against the hazards of backflow or backsiphonage. (3) The system shall be so designed and maintained as to provide a pressure of not less than 40 pounds per square inch under normal conditions, at service buildings and other locations requiring potable water supply. E. Individual water riser pipes and connections. (1) Individual water riser pipes shall be located within the confined area of the mobile home stand at a point where the water connection will approximate a vertical position, thereby ensuring the shortest water connection possible and decreasing susceptibility to water pipe freezing. (2) The water riser pipe shall have a minimum inside diameter of 3/4 inch and terminate at least four inches above the ground surface. The water outlet shall be provided with a cap when a mobile home does not occupy the lot. (3) 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 the ground during freezing weather. Surface drainage shall be diverted from the location of the riser pipe. (4) A shut off valve below the frost line shall be provided near the water riser pipe on each mobile home lot. Underground stop and waste valves are prohibited unless their type of manufacture and their method of installation are approved.
Section 195-19 of Lysander's Code of Ordinances establishes comprehensive standards for water supply systems in mobile home parks, covering everything from the source of water to individual lot connections. Where a public water supply is available, it must be used exclusively; where it is not, a private system must be developed and approved by the Onondaga County Department of Health. The rule sets minimum flow capacity, construction standards for wells and storage facilities, distribution pressure requirements, and specific design criteria for the individual water riser pipes and shut-off valves serving each mobile home lot.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks subject to Section 195-19 generally ensure that the park is connected to a public water supply when one is available, or obtain Onondaga County Department of Health approval for any private system. Compliant operators maintain distribution systems capable of delivering at least 40 psi under normal conditions, keep storage reservoirs covered and properly screened, and confirm that each individual lot has a properly sized riser pipe terminating at least four inches above ground with a capped outlet when unoccupied. Operators also typically install shut-off valves below the frost line on each lot and take measures to prevent freezing of service lines, in accordance with the specific construction and maintenance standards outlined throughout Section 195-19.
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 covered by Section 195-19 are entitled to a water supply meeting the standards set out in that provision, including adequate pressure, protection from contamination, and properly maintained individual connections at their lot. If a tenant believes the water supply does not meet these requirements—such as insufficient pressure, an uncapped riser on a vacant lot, or inadequate freeze protection—they may consider raising the issue with park management, contacting the Onondaga County Department of Health, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Tenants can also review the full text of Section 195-19 to understand the specific standards that apply to their water service connection.
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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