New York Laws
Title 12 - Mitigation and Remediation of Certain Solid Waste Sites and Drinking Water Contamination
27-1211 - Protection Against Liability and Liability Exemptions and Defenses.


defenses.

In addition to common law defenses, the provisions of sections 27-1321
and 27-1323 of this article shall apply to a solid waste site that is
causing or substantially contributing to contamination of public
drinking water supplies or a drinking water contamination site pursuant
to this title and shall apply to emerging contaminants in the same way
applicable to hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.