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Council reviews state-model cross-connection/backflow ordinance; vote expected next month
Summary
Council reviewed Ordinance 2026-03, a state-recommended cross-connection and backflow prevention ordinance that would require backflow devices for new commercial/industrial connections and annual certified testing; members asked staff to clarify which properties are subject and scheduled a vote next month.
Council reviewed Ordinance 2026-03, a state-model cross-connection and backflow-prevention ordinance presented as a first reading. The ordinance would require backflow prevention devices for new commercial and industrial customers as appropriate to the degree of hazard, mandate annual certified testing, and require record-keeping and tagging of tested devices.
Members discussed whether residential properties would be affected and noted that properties not connected to the town water system would not be subject. Speaker 4 said the ordinance provides legal protection to require devices when a demonstrated risk exists. Council agreed to review the ordinance in detail and consider adoption at the next meeting; no adoption occurred at this session.
