The tenth edition introduces several new chapters to aid you better in understanding backflow and running. Foundation for crossconnection control and hydraulic research or other entity acceptable to. Orange county utilities cross connection control manual. Order the seventh edition 2012 of the pnwsawwa cross connection control accep ted procedure and practice manual. List of approved assemblies usc foundation for cross. We provide the resources you need to continue to learn and the tools you need to do your job well. A concern of many agencies has been household cross connections. Crossconnection control program audit checklist for sanitary surveys. Guidelines for designing backflow prevention assembly installations supplement to the 1981 cross connection control manual, january 1992. The instructional video demonstrates the field test procedures according to the manual of crossconnection control, tenth edition.
Cross connection control manual, division of sanitary engineer ing, tennessee dept. Water works association awwa manual of water supply practices m14 manual and also complies with the florida administrative code f. This cross connection control manual has been designed as a tool for health officials, waterworks personnel, plumbers, and any others involved directly or indirectly in water supply distribution systems. Orange county utilities ocu has had an active cross connection control program for many years. Manual of crossconnection control, foundation for crossconnection control and hydraulic research, university of southern california. Box 340308 hartford, connecticut 0640308 and connecticut section american water works association, cross connection control committee fifth edition january 2003. The purpose of the act is to protect public health by regulating all public drinking water supplies in the united states. Backflow prevention and cross connection control appendix a example notices and letters, 93 appendix b testing procedures or methods, 99 appendix c industry resources, 181 appendix d incidents tables, 183 glossary, 187 index, 193 list of awwa manuals, 203 abasraaaaaaa. Title 17 of the california code of regulations requires public water systems to use backflow prevention devices that have been laboratory and field tested by a recognized testing organization that has demonstrated its competency to the department. The cross connection control program shall include the minimum program elements described in subsection 3 of this section. Foundation for crossconnection control and hydraulic. Review and approve organizations as training providers of cross connection control device inspectors in accordance with 327 indiana administrative code iac 81012. Manual of crossconnection control, october 2009, 10th. Cross connection control is the effort to control interconnections between drinking water supplies and nonpotable substances or sources.
Sample exam questions and recommended references for abcs. Usc tenth edition field test procedures transition completed. The purpose of the this program is to protect the public health from chemical or bacterial contamination resulting from backsiphonage or backflow conditions in water systems by enforcing regulations pertaining to cross connections between potable and nonpotable water. The list of approved backflow prevention assemblies continues to be a valuable source of information for anyone involved in cross connection control. Plus, with over two and a half hours of live action and computer animation sequences, it is the most comprehensive instructional video the usc foundation has ever released. The course is ideal for those responsible for a cross connection control program in their area. Cross connection control manual epa 816r03002 this cross connection control manual has been designed as a tool for health officials, waterworks personnel, plumbers, and any others involved directly or indirectly in water supply distribution systems. Prevention and cross connection control m14, the usc foundation manual of cross connection control, or other sources deemed acceptable by the department. Current guidelines and procedures in managing an effective cross connection control program. Backflow prevention assembly tester registered means a person who is currently certified by an authority recognized in the arizona department of environmental quality regulations and is approved. Backflow prevention and cross connection control quizlet. Have passed the handson exam based on uscs tenth edition test procedures.
Crossconnection control and backflow prevention washington. Chapter 10 includes the standards for backflow prevention assemblies, but the point of most interest is the new standard for field test kits. The list of approved backflow prevention assemblies is published by the foundation for cross connection control and hydraulic research a division of the university of southern california. Crossconnection control rules and definitions washington state. Usc list of approved backflow prevention assemblies.
Bill text ab1671 backflow protection and crossconnection. The purpose of this manual is to establish an effective cross connection control program ccc program within the districts water service area. Training and outreach section office of drinking water department of health po box 47828 olympia, wa 985047828 360 2363164 mary selecky secretary of health janice adair. The purpose of the program is to protect the potable water supply from. Recommended practice for backflow prevention and crossconnection control, awwa manual m14. Plus, with over two and a half hours of live action and computer animation sequences it is the most comprehensive instructional video the usc foundation has ever released.
This certificate is hereby granted for a period of three 3 years from the approval date below. Selected drinking water program publications california. For every manual of cross connection control, tenth edition purchased, customers may add a copy of the abbreviated field test procedures. It is evident that pressure varies with depth below a free water surface. General and detailed information is presented in order to provide clear guidance for complying with the departments cross connection control policy. Usc 10th edition manual of crossconnection control hardin. We provide the resources you need to continue to learn and. The office of drinking water only permits the use of the backflow prevention assembly field test procedures in the tenth edition manual of crossconnection control published by the university of southern california usc. When initiating a cross connection control program, a supplier should first put a major emphasis on isolating those facilities that pose the greatest hazard in the most vulnerable portions of the distribution system. American water works association has the resources and tools you need to progress as a water professional. Usc 10th edition manual of crossconnection control. Training tools usc foundation for crossconnection control and.
This crossconnection control manual has been designed as a tool for health officials, waterworks personnel, plumbers, and any others involved directly or indirectly in water supply distribution systems. The orange county utilities cross connection control program ensures the quality and safety of the countys drinking water supply. Cross connection control policy for single or dual family residential customers technical reference item number. The selected assembly manufacturer model number must be included on the usc foundation list of approved assemblies and must comply with local ordinances. Control and hydraulic research, university of southern california usc manual.
Prevalence of crossconnections in household plumbing systems. Crossconnection control for small water systems march 2004 revised for more information or additional copies of this publication contact. Crossconnection control and backflow prevention tceq. Cross connection control manual, usc foundation for cross connection control and.
Page describes crossconnection control and backflow prevention, including. One way that this is accomplished is through a backflow prevention and cross connection control program. Usc foundation for crossconnection control and hydraulic. Manual of crossconnection control, october 2009, 10th edition foundation for crossconnection control and hydraulic research on. Students typically include water utility personnel, health agency personnel, those from large water using facilities and private contractors. Gainesville regional utilities cross connection control manual revised august 2015 page 4 of 15 2. State of connecticut cross connection control manual prepared by. The best way to stay current is downloading the list from the usc foundations website since it is updated as changes are made to the list. Cross connection control programs have been a part of water and health agency programs for decades. This manual describes the water departments policy and the responsibility of each water customer pertaining to cross connection control. Cross connection control regula tion in washington state, washington state dept. Crossconnection control, awwa m14, american water works association, denver, co, 1990.
It is intended to be used for educational, administrative, and technical reference in conducting cross connection control programs. This bill, on or before january 1, 2020, would require the state board to adopt standards for backflow protection and cross connection control and would authorize the state board to do so through the adoption of a policy handbook, as specified. The abbreviated procedures are not available as a standalone product. Cross connection control manual city of philadelphia. Cross connection control manual allegany county, new york. Maintain a list of cross connection control assemblies and devices that are approved by the university of southern california and indiana plumbing code. Questions for backflow prevention and cross connection control for abpa and awwa certification test. Keeping uptodate with the most current list is crucial. Ccc rules pdf, doh 3355 washington state ccc regulations wac. The tceq crossconnection control questionnaire is periodically mailed to water systems to raise the awareness of the regulations governing crossconnection control and backflow prevention, to get a snapshot of the status of a water systems crossconnection control program, and to provide an opportunity for outreach and assistance if needed. Distribution resources for small drinking water systems. Selected drinking water program publications approved backflow prevention devices.
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