A cross-connection is an actual or potential connection between the safe drinking water (potable) supply and a source of contamination or pollution. State plumbing codes require approved backflow prevention methods to be installed at every point of potable water connection and use. Cross-Connections must be properly protected or eliminated.

HydroCorp has been contracted to assist with the Cross-Connection Control (CCC) Program. The CCC program includes two parts: On-site inspections and testing of existing backflow prevention assemblies. The HydroCorp inspector will be conducting a visual inspection of the water uses both inside and outside of your home (spigots, lawn irrigation system, utility sinks, boilers, etc.) to identify cross connections that could possibly contaminate your drinking water or the public water supply.

Hose Connection Vacuum Breaker

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Most CCC programs began with inspections of all the commercial and industrial accounts. As a natural progression of this program we are now inspecting residential water customers.

All water customers (residential and nonresidential) connected to the public water supply are required to be inspected for cross connections. Due to the total number of homes that shall be inspected, not all inspections can be completed in 1 year. The program is a multi-year program where all homes will receive the first inspection in any year during the duration of the program.

An average inspection normally takes from 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of your home/property.

Yes - if you received a letter informing you to call or go online and arrange for an appointment, someone over 18 must be home to allow our inspector to enter the home and complete the inspection.

Yes. We just need a name and number so that the inspector can contact you to set up a time that is convenient for you.

If you are the owner of the home being inspected, you are responsible for any needed repairs. Renters may have to refer to their lease agreements in order to determine whether they are responsible for repairs.

All HydroCorp inspectors wear photo ID badges during inspections and are prepared to provide appropriate documentation verifying their identities.

Yes. These inspections are conducted in order to ensure compliance with state regulations to maintain the safety of your drinking water.

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Example: Hose connection vacuum breakers

Example: Integrated vacuum breaker on outside hose spigot.

Example: Hose end in bucket

Example: Hose end in pool

Vacuum breaker should not be subject to continuous pressure like the example here illustrates. (This type of irrigation set up/system would need to be corrected.)

These require periodic performance testing by a  Certified Tester. 

Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly

Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly