Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-54b
Water in tenement and lodging houses.
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Water in sufficient quantity shall be provided on each floor, occupied by one or more families, in each tenement house which is located on premises abutting on a street or alley in which pipes for the distribution of water to the public are laid, and, when such house is not so located, a sufficient supply of wholesome water shall be provided on a part of the lot where it will not be contaminated from water closets, barns, garbage or other sources of impurity.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-54b, tenement houses connected to a public water main must have a sufficient water supply available on every occupied floor. For tenement houses not connected to a public water system, the law requires that an adequate supply of wholesome water be provided on the property in a location protected from contamination by waste, animals, garbage, or other impurities. This provision establishes a baseline sanitation standard for multi-family residential buildings in Connecticut.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-54b places a clear obligation on owners of tenement houses to ensure water access on each occupied floor when the building is served by a public water main. For properties without public water service, compliant operators typically site the water supply away from any potential sources of contamination such as outhouses, barns, or refuse areas. Maintaining documentation of water supply arrangements and conducting regular inspections can 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.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-54b establishes a right to a sufficient water supply on each occupied floor of a tenement house served by public water, or to uncontaminated water on the property where public service is unavailable. Tenants who believe this standard is not being met may consider contacting their local housing or health authority to report the condition. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can also help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available 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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