Showing ordinances that apply to Mariaville Lake, NY
Mariaville Lake is an unincorporated community (population 666) in Schenectady County, New York. Because Mariaville Lake is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Schenectady County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The rainwater harvesting rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Rainwater harvesting is legal and unrestricted in New York State. Rain barrels and cisterns do not require permits for residential non-potable use such as garden irrigation.
Potable use systems require plumbing permits and backflow prevention per NYS Uniform Code. Cornell Cooperative Extension offers rain barrel workshops. Contact Schenectady County at (518) 388-4220 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
See how Mariaville Lake's rainwater harvesting rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.