N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 10, § 5-1.21 – Siting requirements.

(a) is subject to a significant risk from earthquake, floods, fires or other disasters; or
(b) except for intake structures, is within the floodplain of a 100-year flood or is lower than any recorded high tide.

Before a person shall enter a financial commitment for or initiate construction of a public water system, such person shall notify the State and, to the extent practicable, avoid locating part or all of the public water system at a site which: