Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-115
Potable water supply
Operative Text
(a) Every dwelling, dwelling unit and rooming house shall be supplied with a potable water supply. There shall be adequate water supply and pressure at all installed hot- and cold-water outlets. (b) All required facilities in every dwelling unit and rooming house shall be connected to a source of potable water. The supply and pressure shall be sufficient at all times for the operation of all installed plumbing fixtures and equipment. Where water is not supplied from a public source, the source and system utilized shall be approved by the Superintendent of Public Works of the city.
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-115 requires that every dwelling, dwelling unit, and rooming house be connected to a safe, drinkable water supply with adequate pressure at all hot- and cold-water outlets. All plumbing fixtures and equipment must be served by this supply at all times. When water does not come from a public source, the alternative source and system must receive approval from the city's Superintendent of Public Works.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 12 § 12-115, compliant property operators ensure that every dwelling unit and rooming house they manage maintains a continuous connection to a potable water source with sufficient pressure to serve all installed plumbing fixtures. Operators who rely on a non-public water source—such as a private well—obtain and keep on file approval from the Poughkeepsie Superintendent of Public Works before tenants occupy the unit. Routine inspections of water pressure and plumbing connections help operators identify and address deficiencies before they become code violations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-115 of the Poughkeepsie Code of Ordinances establishes a right to a safe, adequately pressurized potable water supply in every dwelling unit and rooming house. If hot or cold water is absent, pressure is consistently inadequate, or the water source appears unapproved, tenants may document the conditions in writing and report the issue to the appropriate city code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in the Hudson Valley region can help residents understand the complaint process and available remedies under this provision.
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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