Cross-Connection Control (CCC) Program Overview

Did you know? Contamination from cross connections and backsiphonage were found to cause the majority of outbreaks associated with distribution systems

Why Have A CCC Program 1.Health & Safety 2.Rules & Regulations 3.Risk & Liability Avoidance

In Florida … FAC Rule Department of Environmental “Why?” Protection (DEP) “Why?” “How?” AWWA M-14 Manual.. “How?” Cross Connection Control Plan Plumbing Code “Authority” Local Ordinance “Authority”

Managing Risk Can Your Community Afford Not To Have A Comprehensive Cross Connection Control Program? Program Costs & Potential Liability – Over the past few years, insurers have paid more than $20 million to settle with victims sickened by backflow.

Simple Simple Equation for CCC Program Success Compliance = P+S+T+D Compliance Reports Documentation Testing Surveys Plan

Safe Drinking Water On-Site Surveys Hazard Assessment High/Low Hazard Device Requirements

Look What’s Been Accomplished! 1052 Commercial Site Surveys Completed 46High Hazards Identified 1006 Low Hazards Identified 307Locations Requiring Action 111Locations Where Devices Can be Removed

What’s Next? Residential Site Surveys Public Education  Newsletters  Website  Door Hangers  Articles Prioritized Hazard Assessment  Irrigation Systems  Surface Water/Secondary Water Systems  External Hazards  Device Requirements

Device Testing Management Annual Testing Requirement Total # of Devices: 2009 Test Results: 4% 2010 Test Results: 22% 2011 Test Results: 46% Device Test Management Program  Maximum Compliance  Lowers DPW Expenses  Lowers Cost to Consumer  Eliminates Consumer Hassle

What Is The Most Common Cross-Connection ? An Ordinary Garden Hose Can Be Connected To The Drinking Water Supply and Used For a Variety of Potentially Dangerous Applications Example: A Hose Used to Prime a Well Pump

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