Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-153
Potable water
Operative Text
A. Every residential building and every dwelling unit shall be supplied, at all times, with potable water from a public source. There shall be sufficient volume and pressure at all hot- and cold-water outlets; they shall function without undue noise. B. Water supply systems shall be installed and maintained so that water used for cooling or heating shall not be reintroduced into the domestic water supply system nor be distributed through such equipment to plumbing fixtures.
Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 245 § 245-153 establishes that every residential building and dwelling unit must have a continuous supply of potable water drawn from a public source, with adequate volume and pressure at all hot- and cold-water outlets and without excessive noise. The provision also requires that water used in cooling or heating systems be kept entirely separate from the domestic drinking-water supply, preventing any cross-contamination between those systems. Together, these requirements set a baseline standard for safe and functional water delivery in residential properties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 245 § 245-153, compliant residential property operators maintain an uninterrupted connection to a public potable water source and routinely verify that all hot- and cold-water outlets deliver sufficient pressure and volume without undue noise. Operators also ensure that HVAC and other heating or cooling equipment is plumbed so that water circulating through those systems cannot re-enter or cross-connect with the domestic water supply. Keeping maintenance records of inspections, pressure checks, and any plumbing repairs supports a documented record of ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-153 of the Sleepy Hollow Code gives residents the right to a continuous supply of safe, publicly sourced potable water at adequate pressure in every hot- and cold-water outlet, free from excessive noise. If a dwelling unit lacks consistent water pressure, has noisy plumbing, or shows signs that heating or cooling system water may be mixing with the drinking supply, those conditions may constitute a code violation. Tenants who experience such issues can document the problem, notify the landlord in writing, and contact the Sleepy Hollow code enforcement or housing office to request an inspection; tenant-rights organizations can also help explain available options 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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