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Bloomington Utilities tightens backflow enforcement, adds $150 fine and clearer escalation
Summary
The City of Bloomington Utility Service Board approved updates to its cross-connection control enforcement response plan, establishing clearer escalation steps, a $150 fine for overdue tests and a 15-day compliance window before further action including service shutoff.
The City of Bloomington Utility Service Board on Sept. 26 approved revisions to the utility’s cross-connection control enforcement response plan, tightening enforcement steps for overdue backflow-prevention device testing and clarifying when the utility may pursue fines or service shutoffs.
The changes give staff a defined escalation path for common violations and set a $150 flat fine for each overdue device after one written notice, with 15 days allowed for customers to schedule testing before staff may pursue further enforcement. The plan also makes shutoff or legal action an explicit final recourse when other compliance measures fail.
"We are updating this plan, in large part to…
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