Showing ordinances that apply to Country Knolls, NY
Country Knolls is an unincorporated community (population 5,349) in Saratoga County, New York. Because Country Knolls is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Saratoga County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The rainwater harvesting rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Rainwater collection legal and unregulated in New York; residents may install rain barrels and cisterns without permits for non-potable use.
New York State allows unrestricted rainwater harvesting for non-potable uses such as irrigation and outdoor washing. No permits are required for rain barrels or small cisterns in Saratoga County. Larger systems connected to plumbing must comply with NY State Plumbing Code and may require permits. Using harvested rainwater for drinking requires filtration and testing under NY Department of Health standards.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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