Cross Connection Control Program Development & Implementation

MTS has developed program templates for Cross Connection Control Program Manuals, which allow us to focus our on site time tailoring the programs to your environment. In the past 3 years we have set up and assisted in the implementation of over 25 cross connection control programs.

Cross Connection Control Program Template includes;

• Draft Bylaw & Policy
• Procedures for:
• Departmental responsibilities,
• Emergency response for backflow incidences,
• Record keeping,
• Facility management,
• Backflow preventer guidelines,
• Bulletin development,
• Fire hydrant policy,
• Working alone program,
• Forms and letters to customers,
• Public education samples
• Program references

Note: MTS maintains a master copy in our office that is updated as industry practices and regulations change, updates will be provided as warranted.

Program implementation is a multi phase process and can reasonably be staged over 1 to 3 years; additional program budget consideration must be given to Public relations;

• General program introduction via bill stuffer’s and newspaper adds (local costs)
• Industrial, Commercial and institutional customers by direct mail (approx $ 1.00 per)

Personnel training;

• Backflow Preventer Testers Certification course pre-requisite for program manager (course can be held locally).
• Facility assessment & backflow preventer inventory tracking software: FAST.

Resource budget notes:

• Experienced assessors using FAST should average 4 to 6 assessments per day
• Follow up and general duties require approx. 1/3 to a 1/2 day for each day of assessments completed
• As your program evolves, we can provide a Backflow Assembly Tester certification course in the area to meet the growing demands of your customers for certified local testers.