Nothing in titles 15 and 17 of this article shall be construed to
diminish or otherwise to modify the common law rights of riparian owners
in the quality of waters of streams covered by such rights, nor in the
case of actions brought against the pollution of waters to limit their
remedy to indemnities.
* NB Expired September 1, 1973
Structure New York Laws
ENV - Environmental Conservation
Article 17 - Water Pollution Control
Title 17 - Discharge of Sewage Into Waters
17-1701 - Definition of Sewage; Discharge of Sewage and Other Matter Into Certain Waters Prohibited.
17-1703 - Contamination of Salt Wells.
17-1705 - Discharge of Sewage Into Wallkill Creek Prohibited.
17-1707 - Discharge of Sewage Into the Susquehanna Near Binghamton Prohibited.
17-1715 - Discharge of Sewage and Other Offensive Matter Into Oneida Lake Prohibited.
17-1717 - Order to Discontinue Pollution of Waters.
17-1719 - Actions by Municipalities to Prevent Discharge of Sewage Into Waters.
17-1721 - Reports of Municipal Authorities to Local Boards of Health.
17-1723 - Reports of Proprietors of Industrial Establishments.
17-1725 - Permission to Discharge Sewage.
17-1727 - Permission to Discharge Refuse or Waste Matter From Industrial Establishments.
17-1729 - Permits for Conduit or Discharge Pipes.
17-1731 - Revocation or Modification of Permits.
17-1733 - Record of Permits; Inspection of Local Boards of Health.
17-1735 - Violations; Service of Notice; Actions.
17-1737 - Legal Construction and Limitations; Riparian Owners.
17-1739 - Repeal of Provisions.
17-1741 - Sewerage; Construction; Villages.