Cross connection and Backflow Protection Program
What are cross-connections?
A cross-connection is an interconnection or possible interconnection (permanently or temporarily) between a potable water supply (water safe for drinking) and a non-potable supply (not safe for human consumption).
Cross-connections can occur between a potable water supply and private irrigation systems, fire sprinkler systems, well systems, and any other pipe systems that receive the potable water supply.
What is Backflow?
Backflow is an unintended or unwanted reversal of water flow or other substances through a cross connection into a water system's distribution. Backflow can result in a potentially serious public health hazard.
How can backflow be prevented?
Backflow can be prevented by installing a backflow assembly.
PKWC requires test results for your backflow annually from a certified backflow prevention assembly tester.
Test forms, reminders, and courtesy call lists are sent out in October and test reports are due in office no later than December 13th of every year.