The City of La Mesa has a well-established and robust backflow prevention program that helps ensure the safety of its public water supply.
La Mesa 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 Helix Water District (HWD), which serves La Mesa, has implemented strict standards for cross-connection control and backflow prevention to protect its potable water system. 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 Helix Water District requires the installation and maintenance of approved backflow prevention assemblies (BPAs) at all service connections where potential hazards to public health are identified. The program mandates the installation of approved backflow prevention devices at service connections where there is a risk of contamination of the public water supply.
Property owners in La Mesa are responsible for the installation, testing, and maintenance of backflow prevention devices, as well as for cooperating with inspections conducted by the Helix Water District. Non-compliance with the regulations can lead to water service disconnection and financial penalties.
Helix Water District’s regulations require backflow prevention assemblies in several scenarios, including:
La Mesa Property Irrigation Systems: Irrigation systems using fertilizers, pesticides, or reclaimed water must have backflow prevention assemblies to prevent contamination of the public water supply.
La Mesa Commercial and Industrial Properties: Facilities involving chemicals, pressurized systems, or other hazardous materials must install approved BPAs to protect the potable water supply.
La Mesa Property Fire Protection Systems: Fire suppression systems, including sprinklers and hydrants, must be equipped with backflow prevention devices to ensure that treated or stagnant water from fire suppression systems does not flow back into the potable water system.
La Mesa Property Auxiliary Water Sources: Properties with 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 Helix Water District until compliance is achieved.
To ensure the continued safety and reliability of La Mesa’s water supply, the following backflow testing and maintenance protocols are enforced by the Helix Water District:
La Mesa Annual Backflow Testing: All backflow prevention assemblies must be tested at least once per year by a certified backflow tester. This ensures that the devices are functioning properly to protect the drinking water supply.
La Mesa Post-Installation or Repair Backflow Testing: Any new installation, relocation, or repair of a backflow prevention device requires immediate testing to ensure the device is operating correctly.
La Mesa Backflow Record Keeping: Test results must be submitted to the Helix Water District to maintain compliance with local regulations. These results should be submitted via the Backflow Test Management System (BTMS) or other designated forms.
La Mesa 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), may be used in La Mesa.
La Mesa Certified Backflow Testers: Testing must be performed by certified backflow testers who are registered with the Helix Water District. Testers must also hold valid certification from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) or equivalent certifying bodies.
Failure to comply with La Mesa’s backflow testing and maintenance requirements may result in penalties or suspension of water service until the issue is resolved.
