The City of Bell Gardens has a well-established and robust backflow prevention program that helps ensure the safety of its public water supply.
Bell Gardens property owners are responsible for installing, testing, and maintaining backflow prevention devices and must comply with the city's requirements to avoid penalties. Ensuring timely testing, maintenance, and repair of backflow devices is crucial for protecting both individual properties and the public water system. Non-compliance can result in fines, civil liabilities and the disruption of water service.
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1. Scope & Authority
The City of Bell Gardens contracts with Liberty Utilities to manage its water distribution system. As part of this arrangement, Liberty Utilities implements a Cross-Connection Control Program to protect the public water supply from contamination due to backflow. This program is in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 17, and the California State Water Resources Control Board's Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook.
2. Responsibilities of Property Owners
Installation & Maintenance: Property owners are required to install and maintain approved backflow prevention assemblies (BPAs) at service connections where potential hazards are identified.
Annual Testing: BPAs must be tested annually by a certified backflow prevention tester. Test results should be submitted to Liberty Utilities for record-keeping and compliance verification.
Repairs & Replacements: If a BPA fails the annual test, it must be repaired or replaced promptly. Repairs and replacements should be performed by a certified backflow prevention tester.
3. Scenarios Requiring Backflow Prevention Assemblies (BPAs)
Liberty Utilities requires BPAs in various scenarios to protect the public water supply:
Irrigation Systems: To prevent contaminants from entering the potable water supply through irrigation lines.
Swimming Pools: To prevent contaminants from entering the potable water supply through pool systems.
Fire Sprinkler Systems: To prevent contaminants from entering the potable water supply through fire suppression systems.
Auxiliary Water Sources: Properties with alternative water sources like wells or cisterns must install backflow prevention devices to prevent cross-contamination.
4. Testing & Maintenance Requirements
Annual Testing: All BPAs must be tested annually by a certified backflow prevention tester to ensure they are functioning correctly. Test results must be submitted to Liberty Utilities for record-keeping and compliance verification.
Test Report Submission: Test results should be submitted to Liberty Utilities within the specified time frame. The company provides a designated backflow data management system or approved reporting forms for this purpose.
Repairs & Replacements: If a BPA fails the test, it must be repaired or replaced promptly. Repairs and replacements should be performed by a certified backflow prevention tester.
5. Approved Devices & Certified Testers
Approved Devices: Only backflow prevention assemblies that are approved by recognized standards agencies, such as the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research at USC, may be installed. Backflow prevention assemblies for domestic lines must also meet the “lead free” requirements per Health and Safety Code (HSC) section 116875.
Certified Testers: Testing must be conducted by individuals certified by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health. A list of certified testers can be found on the County's website.
6. Enforcement & Penalties
Non-Compliance: Failure to install, test, and maintain the required BPAs may result in the disconnection of water service. Water service will not be restored until such conditions or defects are corrected to the satisfaction of Liberty Utilities.
Penalties: Late submission of test reports may result in penalties, including late fees or other enforcement actions as determined by Liberty Utilities.
