Cal. Civ. Code § 5:28-1.3
Water supply
Operative Text
(a) Every dwelling unit and lodging house shall be provided with a safe supply of potable water meeting the standards as set forth in the New Jersey Safe Drinking Water Act regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:10-1 et seq.) published by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. (b) The source of such water supply shall be approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and/or the local health agency. (c) The minimum rate of flow of hot or cold water issuing from a faucet or fixture shall not be less than one gallon per minute.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:28-1.3, every dwelling unit and lodging house in New Jersey must be supplied with potable water that meets state Safe Drinking Water Act standards, as set by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The water source itself must receive approval from the state DEP and/or the local health agency. Additionally, any faucet or fixture must deliver water at a minimum flow rate of one gallon per minute, whether hot or cold.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental dwellings and lodging houses subject to N.J.A.C. § 5:28-1.3 generally ensure that their water supply source carries current approval from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and/or the local health agency before tenants occupy the unit. Compliant operators also verify that all faucets and fixtures throughout the property deliver at least one gallon per minute of hot or cold water, and they maintain water quality consistent with New Jersey Safe Drinking Water Act standards. Routine plumbing inspections and prompt attention to pressure or flow issues are common practices for staying in compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.A.C. § 5:28-1.3 establishes a right for occupants of dwelling units and lodging houses to receive a safe, potable water supply from an approved source, with adequate flow at every faucet and fixture. If water quality appears unsafe, the source seems unapproved, or flow falls below the one-gallon-per-minute minimum, tenants may consider contacting the local health agency or municipal code enforcement office to report the condition. Tenant-rights organizations in New Jersey can also help residents understand what documentation to gather and what 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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