This article's purpose is to protect all water bodies within
the Roaring Brook Lake District in the Town of Putnam Valley from
migrating and otherwise invading the body of water from septic systems'
matter.
As used herein, the following terms shall have the following
meanings:
DISTRICT
The Roaring Brook Lake District.
LOT
A parcel of land bearing a designation on the Town of Putnam
Valley Tax Map.
SEPTIC SYSTEM
A system for the collection, treatment and subsurface disposal
of wastewater.
WATER BODY
Any water body within the Roaring Brook Lake District.
Violations of this article shall be deemed a violation under
the New York State Penal Law, punishable for a first offense by a
fine of up to $500. For a second and any subsequent offense(s), a
fine of up to $1,500 may be imposed.