Presentation overview recent changes to louisiana backflowccc. The pnws awwa is the awwa section and certifying body for backflow prevention testing in idaho, oregon and washington and the publisher of the pnws awwa cross connection control manual. Mar 14, 2011 welcome to the pnws awwa cross connection committee. Other manuals include summary of backflow incidents and cross connection control supplement, sample letters, test report books, and record forms. Briefly, a cross connection exists whenever the drinking water system is or could be connected to any nonpotable source plumbing fixture, equipment used in any plumbing system. Pacific north west section pnws awwa pacific north west section pnws awwa cross connection control committee. Connection control manual, accepted procedure and practice yellow manual. General and detailed information is presented in order to provide clear guidance for complying with the departments cross connection control policy. Cross connection control for small water systems published by the. Control and hydraulic research, university of southern california usc manual.
Cross connections a dopted by the board of directors jan. The american water works association awwa recognizes water purveyors have the. Pnws awwa offers their cross connection control manual, accepted procedure and practice, 6th edition, a widely accepted reference fro cross connection control. A cross connection as defined in the awwa pnws cross connection control manual as. Approved backflow assemblies systems and for further backflow. Current guidelines and procedures in managing an effective cross connection control program. As founding members of the community engineering corps, awwa members volunteer their time and expertise to assist communities that do not have the resources to access engineering services for vital infrastructure projects. Water works association awwa pnws, a technical and educational association for. The instructional video demonstrates the field test procedures according to the manual of cross connection control, tenth edition. Cross connection control for small water systems published by the department.
The national awwa cross connection control manual is currently used by educational institutes accross canada, with a french version available for quebec. This video illustrates the techniques and equipment for backflow prevention and cross connection control, as described in awwa manual m14, backflow prevention and cross connection control. The purpose of this manual is to establish an effective cross connection control program ccc. Pacific northwest section of the american water works associationpnwsawwa. Download download pnws awwa cross connection control manual. Pnws awwa incident manual 1995 incident impacts health costs of investigation and cleanup. Cross connection control manual, division of sanitary engineer ing, tennessee dept. Other manuals include summary of backflow incidents and cross connection control supplement, sample letters, test.
Review and approve organizations as training providers of cross connection control device inspectors in accordance with 327 indiana administrative code iac 81012. Chair chuck fletcher, vice chair vacant, secretary vacant, immediate past chair vacant. A cross connection is a point in a plumbing system where the potable water supply is connected to a nonpotable source. For more information and questions regarding committees or to learn how you can get involved, download the committee powerpoint. Crossconnection control for small water systems published by the. Flowthrough protection systems residential fire sprinkler. It is not an awwa standard calling for compliance with certain requirements. American water works association pacific northwest section for further information contact your local water purveyor or the pnws awwa crossconnection control committee through the pnws office at 877 7672992 or on the web at. Pnws awwa oregon cross connection specialists regional subcommittee occsrs american backflow prevention association. Cross connection control committee report fall 20 pnws awwa trustees mtg. The manual is available to all those who concern themselves with the protection of potable water against contamination as a result of backflow through cross connection. Pnwsawwa manual for rpbas is that the rpba relief valve tests include a check to verify. Pnws is supported not only by their 3,000 members, but by their dedicated committees. Read online read online pnws awwa cross connection control manual.
Environmental protection agency, water supply division, washington d. The intent of the plumbing code is to eliminate cross connections or prevent backflow where cross connections cannot be eliminated. American water works association pacific northwest section for further information contact your local water purveyor or the pnws awwa cross connection control committee through the pnws office at 877 7672992 or on the web at. M14 backflow prevention and cross connection control. This is a summary of current activities of the pnws awwa cross connection control committee as of september 18, 20. Backflow protection prevents any possible connection between potable drinkablesafe water and nonpotable water waste water, chemicallytreated water, or a sewage system. This fourth edition of awwa manual m14, backflow prevention and cross connection control, provides both technical and general guidance on the recommended procedures and practices for developing, operating, and maintaining a cross connection control and backflow prevention program.
Care should be taken to ensure that the entire drainage system has adequate capacity to carry the continuous discharge rates shown above. Plus, with over two and a half hours of live action and computer animation sequences, it is the most comprehensive instructional video the usc foundation has ever released. Backflow and cross connection control manual m14 second edition. Double check detector assemblies shall be in accordance with ansi awwa c510 and have usc, asse and fm approvals. Cross connection control manual allegany county, new york. Backflow can result from reverse pressure that could be due to a loss of pressure in the. Foundation for crossconnection control and hydraulic research or. Download the example program file in microsoft word format from the web site or ob. Approximate relief valve discharge rates for reduced pressure backflow assemblies. Cross connection control committee report fall pnws 20. Pacific northwest section of the american water works association pnwsawwa.
American water works association has the resources and tools you need to progress as a water professional. Hire a contractor in may 2010 to revise and update the 6th edition pnws awwa cross. The intent of the plumbing code is to eliminate crossconnections or prevent backflow where crossconnections cannot be eliminated. Plus speakers and vendors are uploading technical and sales information pdf s so you can get the 411 before the conference. This fourth edition of awwa manual m14, backflow prevention and crossconnection control, provides both technical and general guidance on the recommended procedures and practices for developing, operating, and maintaining a crossconnection control and backflow prevention program. Pnws awwa cross connection control manual, sixth edition 1996.
The double check detector assembly shall be furnished with a. Cross connection control manual hazardous to health. Southern california for cross connection control and hydraulic research uscfccchr, american water works association awwa and new york state nys and local health departments doh. Order the seventh edition 2012 of the pnws awwa cross connection control accep ted procedure and practice manual. Pnws awwa cross connection control committee through the pnws office at 877 7672992 or on the web at.
Identify and eliminate cross connections when possible. The purpose of the act is to protect public health by regulating all public drinking water supplies in the united states. Extracts from group a public water supplies, chapter 246. Any physical connection or arrangement between two. Ansi awwa c51117 reducedpressure principle backflow prevention assembly. When initiating a cross connection control program, a supplier should first put a major emphasis on isolating those facilities that pose the greatest hazard in the most vulnerable portions of the distribution system.
This crossconnection control manual has been designed as a tool for health officials, waterworks personnel, plumbers, and any others involved directly or indirectly in water supply distribution systems. Online register for the 2018 pnws awwa section conference in tacoma, wa, april 2527 closes on april 20. Cross connection control regula tion in washington state, washington state dept. This manual describes the water departments policy and the responsibility of each water customer pertaining to cross connection control. They are the publisher of the manual of crossconnection control, university of. Applicable plumbing provisions of these codes, along with state. Crossconnection control for small water systems doh. Water transmission and distribution, principles and practices of water supply operations, 2nd edition. Pacific northwest section american water works association pnws awwa pnws awwa offers their cross connection control manual, accepted procedure and practice, 6th edition, a widely accepted reference fro cross connection control.
Backflow preventers and protection of water supply. The latest edition of the pnws awwa cross connection control manual, or the university of southern california usc manual of cross connection control. Implement and enforce cross connection control programs. Office of drinking water policy home washington state. State of connecticut cross connection control manual prepared by. Cross connection control manual, accepted procedure and practice published by the pacific northwest section of the american water works association pnws awwa manual. Each committee ensures that the mission and guidelines of pnws are administered and carried out appropriately in direct support to the drinkingwater professionals community. Manuals of practice american water works association. This program is based on the recommended practices of the american water works association awwa manual of water supply practices m14 manual and also complies with the florida administrative code f. Manual of cross connection control university of southern california awwa american water works association yellow book. Flowthrough protection systems are those systems that do not have fire department pumper.
Proper selection, installation, testing and repair of backflow preventers. Usc foundation for crossconnection control and hydraulic. Crossconnection control for small water systems published by the department. Awwa manuals are consensus documents focused on providing strategies and steps for water system optimization.
Codenotes provides crossconnection scenarios and backflow prevention methods and devices in an organized and userfriendly approach in accordance with the requirements of the 2015 international plumbing code. We provide the resources you need to continue to learn and. Crossconnection control rules and definitions washington state. Promote public education to prevent cross connections. Box 340308 hartford, connecticut 0640308 and connecticut section american water works association, cross connection control committee fifth edition january 2003. Crossconnection control bibliography crossconnection control manual epa570989007 u. Registration for the northwests largest conference and trade show for drinking water professionals is now open.
Any actual or potential connection or structural arrangement between a public or a consumers potable water system and any other source or system through which it is possible to introduce into any part. A backflow incident report form, containing the address for reporting an incident to the pnws awwa cross connection control committee, is included at the end of this manual. Backflow prevention and cross connection control appendix a example notices and letters, 93 appendix b testing procedures or methods, 99 appendix c industry resources, 181 appendix d incidents tables, 183 glossary, 187 index, 193 list of awwa manuals, 203 abasraaaaaaa. Statement of policy on public water supply matters. American society of sanitary engineering, backflow prevention assemblies standards program foundation for cross connection control and hydraulic research, university of southern california, manual. Cross connection control manual pnwsawwa drinking water. Approved backflow assemblies systems and for further. City engineer, pe 10804city of coeur dalene standard. The purpose of the pnws awwa cross connection committee is to provide a communication network and information resource for cross connection specialist and testers through the states of idaho, oregon and washington, with a focus on individual support, education and training. Residential fire sprinkler systems residential fire sprinklers are in.
Cross connection control manuals and training schools are offered throughout the northwest. A cross connection is any actual or potential physical connection between a public water system, and any source of nonpotable liquid, solid or gas that could contaminate the potable water supply by backflow. For smooth and efficient daytoday operation and management of municipal water systems, water professionals depend on awwa manuals of water supply practices. Pnwsawwa cross connection control manual accepted procedure. Order the 7th edition yellow manual and other items here. The term shall indicates a requirement, the term should indicates a recommendation for good waterworks practice and the term may is permissive. Onsite registration will open in tacoma on tuesday, april 24 at 3pm. Crossconnection control for wastewater treatment plants. Have the contractor complete the manual revisions by the end of december 2010. Cross connection control and backflow prevention manual. Store pnwsawwa manuals, test result forms, donations. It is intended to be used for educational, administrative, and technical reference in conducting cross connection control programs. George bratton, chairman cross connection control committee pnws awwa. Please download one of the cross connection control brochures below.
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