The City of Imperial Beach has a well-established and robust backflow prevention program that helps ensure the safety of its public water supply.
Imperial Beach 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 Otay Water District (OWD), which serves the City of Imperial Beach, has developed comprehensive standards for cross-connection control and backflow prevention to safeguard its potable water supply. These standards are based on the California Code of Regulations, Title 17 and Title 22, and are enforced under the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) adopted by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
The Otay Water District mandates the installation and ongoing maintenance of approved backflow prevention assemblies (BPAs) at all service connections where a potential hazard is identified. 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 Imperial Beach are responsible for the installation, testing, and maintenance of backflow prevention devices, and for cooperating with inspections conducted by the Otay Water District. Non-compliance with these regulations can result in water service disconnection and penalties.
The Otay Water District’s regulations require backflow prevention assemblies in several key scenarios, including:
Imperial Beach Property Irrigation Systems: Irrigation systems that use fertilizers, pesticides, or reclaimed water must be equipped with backflow prevention assemblies to protect the potable water supply from contamination.
Imperial Beach Commercial and Industrial Properties: Businesses or facilities involving chemicals, pressurized systems, or hazardous materials must install approved BPAs to protect the public water system.
Imperial Beach Property Fire Protection Systems: Fire suppression systems, including sprinklers and fire hydrants, must have backflow prevention devices to ensure that treated or stagnant water from these systems does not flow back into the public water supply.
Imperial Beach 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 Otay Water District until compliance is achieved.
To ensure the continued safety of Imperial Beach’s drinking water, the following backflow testing and maintenance protocols are enforced by the Otay Water District:
Imperial Beach Annual Backflow Testing: All backflow prevention assemblies must be tested at least once per year by a certified backflow tester to ensure they are operating effectively and protecting the public water system.
Imperial Beach 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 working correctly.
Imperial Beach Backflow Record Keeping: Test results must be submitted to the Otay Water District for compliance tracking. These results can be submitted through the Backflow Test Management System (BTMS) or via the appropriate forms provided by the District.
Imperial Beach Approved Backflow Devices: Only backflow prevention assemblies 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 Imperial Beach.
Imperial Beach Certified Backflow Testers: Testing must be conducted by certified professionals registered with the Otay Water District. These testers must hold valid certification from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) or another recognized certifying body.
Failure to comply with Imperial Beach’s backflow testing and maintenance requirements may result in penalties or suspension of water service until the issue is resolved.
