BCWWA - Demystifying Cross Connection Control

Carolyn Stewart from the City of Penticton presents on the challenges of Cross Connection Control.

Framework for Crafting an Effective Program (CCCP)
- Define the Issues -

• increase budget line item and reduce risk of contamination.
• Local Health Authority requirements
• Financial, cost
• HR
• Timeline
• Training
• Management
• Election Year?

- Identify Stakeholders

• Internal - council, public works
• External - trades, business assoc. other municipalities
• champions
• departments that need buy-in and will help
• plumbers and suppliers can be front line for City

- Engage Stakeholders

• Technical Meetings

- Evaluate the Strengths or Weaknesses and Choose One Action Plan

• part time position
• administer only?
• premises isolation vs source to tap isolation - depending on internal risks.
• Risk Management

Developing Penticton’s ERP

• Report Backflow Incident Immediately (Stickers in all mechanical rooms) (Promoted through plumbers).- Penticton also has non-potable water sources
• Mitigating the risk - cross connection checklist - tied to the permitting process.
• Consider FOI
• Develop Standardized Forms - backflow Test Form etc.

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