(A) Generally.
1. The city shall protect the public water supply from contamination by implementation of a backflow prevention and cross connection control program.
2. The program, or any portion thereof, may be implemented:
(a) Directly by the city;
(b) By contract with a private firm or organization;
(c) By means of a contract with the local health agency; or
(d) With another agency approved by the local health agency.
(B) Cross connection control program. The city’s cross connection control program shall be for the purpose of addressing the requirements of Cal. Code of Regulations §§ 7585 through 7605, Title 17, Division 1, Chapter 5, Group 4. It includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Rules and regulations. The adoption of operating rules, regulations, ordinances and resolutions to implement the cross connection program;
2. Surveys. The conducting of surveys to identify water user premises where cross connections or potential cross connections are likely to occur;
3. Backflow protection. The provision of backflow protection by the water user at the user’s connection or within the user’s premises or both;
4. Cross connection specialist. The provision of at least one person trained in cross connection control to carry out the cross connection program;
5. Testing. The establishment of a procedure or system for testing backflow preventers; and
6. Records. The maintenance of records of locations, tests, and repairs of backflow preventers.
(Ord. 576, passed 12-16-2008)