The City of Chula Vista has a well-established and robust backflow prevention program that helps ensure the safety of its public water supply.
Chula Vista 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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The Sweetwater Authority (SWA), which serves Chula Vista, has implemented comprehensive standards for cross-connection control and backflow prevention to protect the public drinking water supply. These regulations are based on the California Code of Regulations, Title 17 and Title 22, and are enforced according to the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) adopted by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
SWA mandates the installation and maintenance of approved backflow prevention assemblies (BPAs) at service connections where potential health hazards exist. The program requires the installation of backflow prevention devices at service connections where there is a risk of contaminating the public water supply.
Property owners in Chula Vista are responsible for installing, testing, and maintaining backflow prevention devices, and for cooperating with inspections conducted by the Sweetwater Authority. Non-compliance with these regulations can result in water service disconnection and financial penalties.
The Sweetwater Authority’s backflow regulations require BPAs in several scenarios, including:
Chula Vista Property Irrigation Systems: Irrigation systems that use fertilizers, pesticides, reclaimed water, or other chemicals must have backflow prevention assemblies to prevent contamination of the potable water supply.
Chula Vista Commercial and Industrial Properties: Businesses and facilities that involve chemicals, pressurized systems, or hazardous materials must install approved backflow prevention assemblies to protect the public water system.
Chula Vista Property Fire Protection Systems: Fire suppression systems, such as sprinklers and fire hydrants, must be equipped with backflow prevention devices to ensure that stagnant or treated water does not flow back into the drinking water supply.
Chula Vista Property Auxiliary Water Sources: Properties using private wells, cisterns, or rainwater harvesting systems must install backflow prevention assemblies to prevent cross-contamination with the public water supply.
Failure to install a required backflow prevention assembly can result in water service disconnection by the Sweetwater Authority until compliance is achieved.
To ensure the continued safety and reliability of Chula Vista’s drinking water, the following backflow testing and maintenance protocols are enforced by the Sweetwater Authority:
Chula Vista Annual Backflow Testing: All backflow prevention assemblies must be tested annually by a certified backflow tester to ensure they are functioning properly and protecting the potable water system.
Chula Vista Post-Installation or Repair Backflow Testing: Any new installation, relocation, or repair of a backflow prevention device must be immediately tested to verify that it is functioning correctly.
Chula Vista Backflow Record Keeping: Test results must be submitted to the Sweetwater Authority to maintain compliance. Results can be submitted electronically through the Backflow Test Management System (BTMS) or via the appropriate forms.
Chula Vista Approved Backflow Devices: Only backflow prevention assemblies that are approved by recognized testing agencies, such as the University of Southern California’s Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research (USC-FCCCHR), are authorized for use in Chula Vista.
Chula Vista Certified Backflow Testers: Testing must be performed by certified backflow testers who are registered with the Sweetwater Authority. These testers must hold valid certification from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) or an equivalent certifying body.
Failure to comply with Chula Vista’s backflow testing and maintenance requirements may result in penalties or suspension of water service until compliance is achieved.
