New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 21 - Miscellaneous
Chapter XXX - Niagara Falls Water Board
Part 1950 - Water Regulations
Section 1950.2 - General provisions

(a) The purpose of this Part is to provide for the beneficial use of the water board's water facilities through the regulation of connection and water use, as well as to provide for the equitable recovery of the costs of the water facilities. This Part shall apply within the corporate limits of the city and to persons outside the city who are, by contract or agreement with the water board, users of the water board's water facilities. The property within the city boundaries, and persons or properties located outside the city who are users shall constitute the service area of the water board.

(b) The water board maintains its principal office at the Michael C. O'Laughlin Water Treatment Plant located at 5815 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Unless otherwise provided or directed, all payments and communications to the water board shall be delivered to such office address.

(c) The headings and table of contents used herein are for convenience and reference only and shall not define, describe, limit or control the scope or meaning of the provisions of these regulations.

(d) The confidentiality of user information and data submitted as necessary for any application, record, report, plan, or other document required by these regulations shall be governed by the New York State Freedom of Information Law (sections 84 through 90 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York) and by other applicable State or Federal statutes and regulations. Any requests by a user to keep specific data and information confidential must be made in writing at the time of submission.

(e) If any provision, paragraph, word, section or article of these regulations is invalidated by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions, paragraphs, words, sections, and chapters shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect.