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Public utilities outlines proposed backflow prevention program, warns devices and testing carry costs
Summary
City staff presented a proposed cross-connection and backflow prevention program that would formalize annual testing and tracking of backflow assemblies; staff said devices are required by plumbing code and residential costs can range from about $800 to $1,500 for common meter sizes.
City staff briefed the Public Works and Utilities Committee on a proposed cross-connection control and backflow prevention program intended to reduce contamination risk to the drinking water system.
Justin Gonzales, the city’s cross-connection specialist, told the committee the program would formalize existing plumbing-code requirements by creating a program to track backflow prevention assemblies, mail annual testing notices to customers and follow up to ensure devices remain in operating condition. Gonzales said many required assemblies are installed at new construction but receive little post-installation testing and…
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