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What is NYC PC § 602.3.1?

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This section outlines the types of individual water supplies based on geological and soil conditions, as well as rainfall. It specifies that surface bodies of water and land cisterns require proper treatment to prevent contamination before being used as water sources. Applies to property operators managing individual water supplies.

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602.3.1 Sources.

PC § 602.3.1

Dependent on geological and soil conditions and the amount of rainfall, individual water supplies are of the following types: drilled well, driven well, dug well, bored well, spring, stream or cistern. Surface bodies of water and land cisterns shall not be sources of individual water supply unless properly treated by approved means to prevent contamination.

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