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Cross-Connection Control Program
About Cross-Connection Control Prevention
PCWA works diligently to deliver safe and reliable drinking water to its customers. This effort begins with protecting our water supply sources and continues through the entire conveyance, treatment and distribution process until the water reaches the meter. The prevention of backflow into the public water supply is an integral part of ensuring safe drinking water.
Why We Administer A Cross-Connection Control Program
In accordance with the requirements of the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) as defined in California’s Health and Safety Code (CHSC, section 116275 (h) and Placer County Water Agency’s Cross-Connection Policy, all treated water customers with either a secondary water source on their property or that show a potential to create a backflow/back-siphonage situation, determined by an Agency performed hazard assessment to the distribution system, will be required to install and maintain a certified and properly functioning backflow device. The primary objective of the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) and Placer County Water Agency’s Cross-Connection Control Policy is the protection of public health through the establishment of standards intended to ensure the Agency’s public water systems (PWS) drinking water distribution system will not be subject to the backflow of liquids, gases, or other substances. Bypass arrangements, jumper connections, removable sections, improperly installed swivel or change-over devices and other temporary or permanent devices through which, or because of which backflow can occur, are cross-connections.
Treated Water Connections Requiring Backflow Prevention Devices
- • Residential connections with a secondary source of non-potable water such as wells, ponds, springs, untreated irrigation water, and other waterways.
- • All commercial connections.
- • All landscape connections.
- • All fire-line connections.
- • Any other conditions as determined by PCWA.
Compliance Requirements - How to Remain Compliant
After the initial hazard assessment of the property by PCWA staff or PCWA approved cross-connection control specialist, backflow prevention device installation, testing, and certification, the customer must:
- • Maintain the privately-owned backflow prevention device.
- • Supply tester with Customer Confirmation Number (CCN) from annual notification and confirm test has been submitted electronically to BSI online portal at https://bsionline.com.
For questions regarding your required backflow device testing contact BSI Online at (888) 966-6050, or via email at support@backflow.com. For more information visit https://bsionline.com.
For more information regarding the Cross-Connection Control Program contact PCWA Customer Services at (530) 823-4998 or email backflow@pcwa.net.