public water systems

Backflow Word Soup – Commonly Misused Terms in Cross-Connection Control

It’s not about being Right, it’s about being Referenceable Conveying accurate and understandable details or referenceable corrective action instructions to building owners can be one…

Public Water Systems Mid-Year Cross-Connection Checkup

Outline: Ensuring the safety and quality of our public water supply is a year-round responsibility. As we pass the mid-year mark, it’s essential for public…

Roadblocks to Water Meter Replacements; Owner Side Shut Off Valves

Overview Effective public awareness is essential for the success of any community-based initiative, and water meter replacement programs are no exception. The success of these…

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How to Get Building Owners to Correct Cross-Connection and Backflow Violations

Takeaways Ensuring the safety of the public water supply is a critical responsibility for water utilities, particularly when it comes to managing contamination risks. While…

Backflow Contamination Security: Response and Resilience

Summary Safe and secure drinking water at every tap is what Americans expect, 24/7. Just last month, May 2024, the EPA issued an Enforcement Alert…

5 Connections Water Utility Staff Should Check in Their Own Homes

Insights: Water Customers found to be non-compliant within a cross-connection control program often have many additional questions related to purpose of the program and validity.…

Compliance Confusion: Backflow Preventer Test Data is Not Cross-Connection Data

Things To Consider: When considering the most effective way to safeguard your public water system from backflow contamination, the distinction between data collected from routine…

Get Ahead of Springtime Backflow Test Data on Irrigation

Short Version: Like most public water systems, springtime changes in weather and operations also marks an important calendar phase: Irrigation System Activations. All irrigation systems…

Double Your Water Service Line Inventory Efficiency

Summary Gaining access to water customers’ homes and having personal trained to be able to assess the service connection’s material, size, location, and conditions is…

Empowering the Next Generation Of Cross-Connection Control Experts

Summary Ensuring the safety of our public water supply demands a deep understanding of Backflow Prevention techniques and Cross-Connection Control strategies. It’s not just about…

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