Program How-to

Why you need one and how to set one up

Installing and preventing backflow situations is critical. Multiple people can be subject to contamination without even realizing the problem. Education is the key to prevention. Be informed about new devices and assemblies available to prevent backflow and backpressure. Know how and when to use the prevention devices available today. The general public has no idea what type of dangers are possible. Your specialized knowledge education may help save lives.

	Backflow and Cross Connections—What they are and how they happen
	Types of inspections and risk assessment
	Sample Bylaws and Permits
	BCWWA CCC Assembly Testing Procedures Manual for Backflow Preventers
	Samples of a Backflow Assembly Test Reports
	MS Word file (38KB)  PDF file (111KB)  CRD Backflow Prevention Assembly Test Report (47KB)  Repair Test Report (47KB) City of Surrey - Sample Test Report NEW
	BPMS Software Tour (PowerPoint file, 1.91 MB)

Cities that currently protect their water distribution systems with a cross connection program:

If your City not on this list, please contact your City and ask why not? If your City has a CCC program and is NOT on this list, please contact the BCWWA to be added, and include all information such as the type of CCC program and names and numbers of those individuals involved with the administration / coordination of the cross connection control program.