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New state handbook would require certified testers, hazard assessments and incident reporting for cross-connection control
Summary
Staff said the State Water Board handbook adds 10 required elements, including certified testers, a program coordinator for systems >3,000 connections, comprehensive hazard assessments including residential properties, and incident reporting to the water board.
Chris Vickers summarized the handbook's 10 required elements and highlighted several changes he described as "new requirements." He said the handbook requires a program coordinator for systems with more than 3,000 service connections and noted the district has "close to 6,000" connections, which makes the coordinator requirement applicable. He described hazard assessments as the "biggest lift," saying they must include all service connections, including residential, and be reviewed and certified by a cross-connection specialist.
Vickers also described testing and certification changes: testers must pass a written hydraulics and regulations exam plus a hands-on performance exam recognized by accreditation standards, and field-testing procedures are standardized statewide. He called incident response a new requirement that can trigger notification to the water board and emphasized the need for defensible records and a public outreach program.
