Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 238-21
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 a pressure 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.
Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 § 238-21 establishes that residential buildings must have continuous access to potable water drawn from an approved, uncontaminated source. The building's water supply system must deliver water at sufficient volume and pressure to allow all plumbing fixtures and devices to operate properly and without excessive noise under normal use. Additionally, water that has been used for heating or cooling purposes may not be cycled back into the domestic water supply or routed through that equipment to reach plumbing fixtures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 238 § 238-21, compliant property operators ensure that their buildings are connected to an approved potable water source at all times and that no cross-connections exist between that supply and private, unsafe, or recirculated water systems. Operators routinely inspect and maintain water supply systems to confirm that pressure and volume remain adequate for all plumbing fixtures throughout the building under normal conditions of use. Maintenance records documenting inspections, pressure checks, and any repairs to the supply system help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 238-21 of the Patchogue Code gives residents of rental buildings the right to a continuous supply of safe, potable water delivered at adequate pressure to all plumbing fixtures. If water is frequently unavailable, contaminated, delivered at insufficient pressure, or accompanied by undue noise from the plumbing system, that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants experiencing such conditions can document the problem, notify their landlord in writing, and consider reaching out to the Patchogue village code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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