Pursuant to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), in the Rules and Regulations for Public Water Systems, 30 TAC Ch. 290, it is the responsibility of the city to protect its drinking water system by instituting a Backflow/Cross-Connection Control Program. This program includes the installation of backflow prevention assemblies (BFPA) where deemed appropriate or necessary to protect the drinking water system from potential contaminant hazards.
(Ord. 2011-2, passed 4-25-2011)