Vt. Residential Rental Housing Health & Safety Code (adopted under 18 V.S.A. ch. 172 / 20 V.S.A. ch. 172)

private water supplies. Any health-
based contaminant in a private water supply that is found to be elevated shall be
treated to reduce levels to existing maximum contaminant levels (MCL) or
Vermont Health Advisories where no MCL exists.
5.4.3 Hot Water: Every kitchen sink, lavatory sink, shower, and tub-shower
combination shall be connected with water heating facilities in working order
that are capable of safely heating an adequate yield of water. Shower and tub-
shower combinations must be plumbed to be able to achieve a hot water
temperature greater than or equal to 100°F and remain less than 120°F at the
fixture.
5.4.4 Water Supply Deficiencies: Owners of dwellings, rooming houses and
rented mobile home lots with short-term deficiencies in water quality or
quantity must provide occupants with an alternate, adequate, and accessible
supply of water for drinking and sanitation until a regular source of water is
made available.
5.4.5 Sewage Disposal: Owners of rented mobile home lots shall provide hook-
up to and owners of all dwellings and rooming houses shall connect all kitchen
sinks, toilets, bathroom sinks, bathtubs, showers, washing machines and
dishwashers to a public sewage system if available, or to a properly operating
subsurface wastewater disposal system. Each wastewater disposal system shall
be operated so that sewage does not back up into the dwelling, flow to the
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 ground surface or directly into surface water.
5.4.6 Plumbing Connections: All plumbing systems shall be maintained in good
repair.
5.5 Sanitary Conditions for Trash, Recyclables, and Food Scraps:
5.5.1 Facilities:
5.5.1.1 Trash, recyclables, and food scraps that are placed outside a
dwelling or rooming house shall be stored in durable, cleanable
receptacles. Receptacles for