HomeMy WebLinkAbout17 Backflow Program Agenda Item # 17
P!ubl�ic Utility District
WORKSHOP
To: Board of Directors
From: Ed Taylor
Date: April 01, 2009
Subject: Discussion of a Backflow Program
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
This workshop item is an update of the Cross-Connection Program.
2. HISTORY
On January 7, 2009, a workshop item was presented to the Board on the District's
Cross-Connection Program. There is a standard notification and compliance program
for all backflow devices in the District. The Cross-Connection program consists of
tracking 650 devices. Staff sends out annual testing notices for each device, follows
up, and files a report with the Department of Public Health Services.
Staff reviews new and remodeled commercial construction for cross-connection
requirements, and performs inspections on high hazard businesses that might require
backflow protection. The Cross-Connection Control Program Specialist spends 25% of
available time on the backflow program.
3. NEW INFORMATION
Staff Recommends that the Cross-Connection Program should be expanded to
provide additional protection to the customers. This expanded program should
include:
• An annual inspection of high hazard commercial customers
• A two-year inspection of low and medium commercial customers
• A program of verification testing of devices to validate that the devices are being
properly tested
• A program to coordinate with the Town of Truckee to identify residential customers
that have potential high hazards
This new level of effort will involve 25% more time from the Cross-Connection
Control Specialist than the current program.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
5. RECOMMENDATION
Re ive t s repo nd provide comment.
Ed Taylor Michael D. Holley
Water Utility Manager General Manager