Backflow Prevention Ordinance
Backflow Prevention Program - Ordinance
The Utility implemented the Backflow Prevention Program in 1996 in response to new requirements in the Arizona State Drinking Water Regulations. The program works to keep the water supply safe from contaminants that could be introduced into the water system through backflow, backsiphonage, or backpressure from a customer's plumbing system. The program does this by requiring the installation, testing, and maintenance of approved backflow prevention assemblies on the water service as per the Town's plumbing codes and ordinances. Water customers with service protection backflow assemblies are notified by mail that the yearly inspection of their assembly is due.
The Utility requires that the contractor doing any work on a Backflow Prevention Assembly be licensed. This includes, but is not limited to testing, repairing, installing, retrofits and replacements of Backflow Prevention Assemblies.
A plumbing permit is required for installation, retrofit, or replacement of a Backflow Prevention Assembly.