For public water supply system managers, meeting compliance and controlling Cross-Connections plays a pivotal role in ensuring safe drinking water. Cross-Connections, where non-potable water can mingle with potable water in the event of Backflow, pose a significant risk to public health.
While some of these Backflow Preventers require mandatory periodic tests and documentation, there are far more backflow prevention devices and methods that are not testable. Backflow preventers that do not require periodic tests are often overlooked and underprioritized.
When it comes to managing a successful Cross-Connection Control Program, cooperation between the public water system and the water customers is essential. Between...
Can you imagine a day with our public water systems and buildings were totally lacking backflow prevention? This short Public Service Video service to call…
Introduction: The Cross-Connection Control Equation is a critical one to get correct, here’s why. Backflow is an inherent hydraulic problem that all public water systems…
To ensure the continued delivery of high-quality water to the public, some states have ramped up their enforcement of existing Cross-Connection Control regulations...
By Gary McLaren, HydroCorp For years, public water systems in Michigan have been required to implement a comprehensive cross-connection control program to protect the public…