AWWA RSP64408

This slide presentation begins by listing challenges to the implementation of state-wide and national cross connection control (CCC) programs. The presentation then lists several points for developing a master CCC program template that include:representatives from American Water's fourregions participated in a CCC work group; existing CCC programs in place at AmericanWater's operations were studied as part of this process;template went through a thorough review programbefore formal approval by American WaterExecutive Management; and,template provides the basis for American Water'sstate CCC programs. American Water CCC Program goals include: protecting the public potable water supply from thepossibility of contamination/pollution;promoting the elimination or control of crossconnections between the customer's internalpotable water system and non-potable systems;provide a continuing program of cost effective crossconnection control that will systematically preventthe contamination of the public potable supply; and, ensure compliance. The core elements of American Water's CCC Program are listed as:focus on non-residential customers (initially);containment approach;requires customers to install approved backflowprevention assemblies at their expense;requires annual testing of backflow preventionassemblies;requires periodic surveys of existing customers andassessment of all new customers;requires an active public relations and educationprogram with local officials and affected customerclasses; utilizes an internal data management system for allCCC data processing needs;maintains an up-to-date database of CCC information; letter generation system automatically generatesnotices to the customers; and,compliance is a condition of service.

Product Details

Edition:

Vol. - No.

Published:

03/01/2007

Number of Pages:

21

File Size:

1 file , 2.4 MB