Oyster Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-35
Water supply systems
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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.
Oyster Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 § 135-35 establishes baseline standards for water supply systems in residential buildings. Potable water from an approved source must be continuously available and protected from contamination, including isolation from private or unsafe water supplies when connected to a public source. Water must be delivered to all plumbing fixtures at adequate volume and pressure, water used for heating or cooling cannot re-enter the domestic supply, and hot water systems must include safety devices to control hazardous pressures and temperatures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 135 § 135-35, compliant residential property operators maintain an uninterrupted connection to an approved potable water source and take steps to prevent cross-contamination with private or unsafe supplies. They ensure that all plumbing fixtures receive water at sufficient volume and pressure for normal use without excessive noise, and that any water circulated through heating or cooling equipment is kept entirely separate from the domestic supply. Hot water systems are equipped with functioning pressure- and temperature-relief safety devices, and all systems are inspected and maintained on a regular basis to sustain these conditions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 135-35 of the Oyster Bay Code of Ordinances gives residents the right to a continuous supply of safe, uncontaminated potable water delivered at adequate pressure to all plumbing fixtures, as well as properly safeguarded hot water systems. If a tenant experiences low water pressure, suspected contamination, cross-connection issues, or a missing or malfunctioning safety relief device, these conditions may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants can document the problem in writing, notify the landlord, and contact the appropriate Oyster Bay municipal code enforcement office to report the condition; tenant-rights organizations can also help identify available options.
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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