Cross Connection Control Manual revision (backflow testing)
Summary
The county loosened its backflow-prevention rules — moving residential testing from annual to every two years and allowing non-testable dual check valves. Residents, including a chemical engineer and veteran backflow testers, warned this risks drinking-water contamination and job losses; staff pointed to new smart-meter detection and promised to study staggered testing and shorter replacement cycles.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 5
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents would pay for backflow tests half as often, but a contamination event could cost far more.
Homeowners with residential backflow devices, who face fewer testing requirements and costs.
Backflow testing companies and technicians, who warned of lost business, and residents concerned about water safety.
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