(A) It shall be the responsibility of the water consumer to arrange periodic surveys of water use practices on his or her premises to determine whether there are actual or potential cross-connections to his or her water system through which contaminants or pollutants could backflow into his or her private or the public potable water system. All cross-connection control or other plumbing inspections must be conducted in accordance with 225 ILCS 320/3(1).
(B) It is the responsibility of the water consumer to prevent backflow into the public water system by ensuring that:
(1) All cross-connections are removed; or approved cross-connection control devices are installed for control of backflow and back-siphonage;
(2) Cross-connection control devices shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions; and
(3) Cross-connection control devices shall be inspected at the time of installation and at least annually by a person approved by the Agency as a cross-connection control device inspector. The inspection of mechanical devices shall include physical testing in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.