Uintalands Water System
Cross Connection Prevention

Cross-connections are points in a plumbing system where non-potable substances can come into contact with potable drinking water.

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Examples

• Garden hose - A garden hose connected to a chemical spray bottle or submerged in a bucket of soapy water , or bucket for wildlife.

• Water-using devices - Improperly plumbed water-using devices like hot tubs, boilers, dishwashers, water softeners or fire suppression systems, that can allow unsafe water back into the piping system .

 

Authority

• Rules and Regulations of the Uintalands Association address cross connections, and backflow incidents.

• $2,000 mandatory fine, Shutting off member’s water, and/or possible lean placed on member’s property.

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Backflow preventing devices are required.

Here are some examples

 

Garden Hose – Frost free hydrants

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Cabins – water supply line.

Before any connections inside the cabin.