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Wasilla council discusses reimbursing backflow-preventer testing as city moves to enforce cross-connection rule
Summary
City staff reported progress on a cross-connection/backflow reporting effort and councilmembers signaled support for a limited reimbursement program and vendor RFP to help owners meet testing requirements; staff will return with draft ordinance, resolution and procurement plan.
Public Works staff told the Wasilla City Council they have reached out to utility customers about a city requirement for backflow-prevention device testing and are prepared to seek council direction on a short-term reimbursement or vendor contract to reduce the cost barrier for small businesses and other affected users.
Public Works Director Eric Shaw said staff sent 279 initial notices to water customers the city identified as needing a backflow device evaluation; after inspections and follow-up the list is now 223 customers. “Of those 279 letters that we sent out, we've been able to reduce the required number down to 223 at this time,” Shaw said. He said 31 customers…
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