N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 15-1529
The construction of any new or modified water withdrawal system authorized under this title shall be under the general supervision of a person or firm licensed to practice professional engineering in the state. Upon completion of construction, such person or firm shall certify to the department that the water withdrawal system has been fully completed in accordance with the approved engineering report, plans and specifications, and the permit issued by the department pursuant to this title. The owner shall not commence operation of the new or modified water withdrawal system prior to the department receiving such certificate and prior to approval of the system by the department of health or its designee as may be required by the state sanitary code.
N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 15-1529