Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-118
Sewage
Operative Text
A. Sewage must be discharged into a public sewer system, except as provided in § 245-152B of this Part 3 . B. Discharge of inadequately treated sewage shall not be permitted upon the surface of the ground or into natural or artificial surface drainageways.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-118 establishes that sewage from residential properties must be directed into the public sewer system, with a limited exception referenced in § 245-152B. The rule also prohibits the release of inadequately treated sewage onto the ground surface or into any drainage channels, whether natural or man-made. These requirements are designed to protect public health and the local environment from untreated or improperly handled sewage.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-118, property owners and managers in Sleepy Hollow are generally expected to ensure that all sewage from their buildings is connected to and discharged through the public sewer system. Operators should verify that no sewage is being released onto the ground or into surface drainageways, and should review § 245-152B to understand whether any exception to the public sewer requirement applies to their property type. Routine inspection of sewage connections and drainage infrastructure is a common practice among compliant operators under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-118 of the Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances gives residents a basis to raise concerns if sewage is not being properly routed to the public sewer system or if inadequately treated sewage is present on the property's grounds or drainage areas. Tenants who observe such conditions may consider documenting the issue and reporting it to the appropriate local municipal or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options may be available when a property appears to be out of compliance with 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.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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