Town of New Windsor, NY Article VI Water Supply

§ 193-24 General requirements.

An accessible, adequate, safe and potable supply of water shall be provided in each mobile home park. Where a public supply of water of satisfactory quantity, quality and pressure is available, connection shall be made thereto and its supply used exclusively. When a satisfactory public water supply is not available, a private water supply system may be developed and used, as approved by the New York State Department of Health and appropriate Town authorities.

§ 193-25 Source of supply.

A. The water supply shall be capable of supplying a minimum of 300 gallons per day per mobile home.

B. Every well or suction line of the water supply system shall be located and constructed in such a manner that neither underground nor surface contamination will reach the water supply from any source. Minimum distances and protection shall meet the current requirements of the New York State Department of Health.

[Amended 7-3-2002 by L.L. No. 4-2002]

C. The treatment of a private water supply shall be in accordance with applicable New York State laws and regulations.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Original Subsection C, which included provisions on well casings, pumping machinery and suction pipes, was repealed 7-3-2002 by L.L. No. 4-2002. Said local law also redesignated former Subsection D as Subsection C.

§ 193-26 Storage facilities.

[Amended 7-3-2002 by L.L. No. 4-2002]

All water storage reservoirs or tanks shall be covered, watertight and constructed to meet the New York State Department of Health requirements.

§ 193-27 Distribution system.

A. The water supply system of the mobile home park shall be connected by pipes to all mobile homes, buildings and other facilities requiring water.

B. All water piping, fixtures and other equipment shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with state and local regulations and requirements and shall be of a type and in locations approved by the health authority.

C. The water piping system shall not be connected with nonpotable or questionable water supplies and shall be protected against the hazards of backflow or backsiphonage.

D. The system shall be so designed and maintained as to provide a pressure of not less than 20 pounds per square inch, under normal operating conditions, at service buildings and other locations requiring potable water supply.

§ 193-28 Water risers.

A. Individual water riser pipes shall be located within the confined area of the mobile home stand at a point where the water connection will approximate a vertical position.

B. Water riser pipes shall extend at least four inches above ground elevation. The pipe shall be at least 3/4 inch. The water outlet shall be capped when a mobile home does not occupy the lot.

C. Adequate provisions shall be made to prevent freezing of service lines, valves and riser pipes and to protect risers from heaving and thawing actions of the ground during freezing weather. Surface drainage shall be diverted from the location of the riser pipe.

D. A shutoff valve below the frost line shall be provided near the water riser pipe on each mobile home lot.

E. Underground stop and waste valves shall not be installed on any water service.