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City updates cross-connection/backflow ordinance to align with state guidance
Summary
Payson amended city code to tighten cross-connection control and backflow prevention language after staff attended state training and the state recommended updated wording. Council approved the amendment to remain compliant with state rules.
Public works staff said state training and review prompted recommended wording changes to the city's cross-connection and backflow prevention code, and council approved the amendment to align local language with state requirements. The change clarifies inspection responsibilities and annual inspection schedules for connections (staff presentation, SEG 3578'3596; vote, SEG 3601'3616).
Public works staff offered to answer resident technical questions offline and noted inspections and communication will continue as the city implements the updated ordinance language. The ordinance passed by majority vote.
