Yes, residential properties can legally be condemned or declared uninhabitable by local municipal code enforcement or health departments if they lack running water. Essential utilities such as running potable water, working sewage disposal, and functional electricity are legally required for a building to be certified as safe for human habitation. Without running water for sanitation, hygiene, and drinking, a home violates basic habitability laws, prompting authorities to issue a condemnation notice until the water utility service is fully restored. Verification: Consult your local municipal housing authority or health department building codes to review mandatory habitability requirements.
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