The City of San Diego has a well-established and robust backflow prevention program that helps ensure the safety of its public water supply.
San Diego 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 City of San Diego has adopted rigorous standards for cross-connection and backflow prevention to protect its potable water system. This program is based on the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH), adopted by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), which builds on the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, and mandates the installation and maintenance of approved backflow prevention assemblies (BPAs) at service connections where potential hazards are identified.
The program mandates the installation of approved backflow prevention devices at service connections where potential hazards are identified.
Property owners in San Diego are obligated to install, test, and maintain backflow devices and cooperate with inspections. Non-compliance can lead to water service interruption and financial penalties. San Diego’s backflow regulations require the installation of approved backflow prevention assemblies (BPAs) in specific scenarios, including:
San Diego Property Irrigation Systems: To prevent contaminants such as fertilizers or pesticides from entering the potable water supply through irrigation lines.
San Diego Commercial and Industrial Properties: Facilities with potential cross-connections, including those using chemicals, boilers, or other pressurized systems, are required to install appropriate backflow prevention assemblies.
San Diego Property Fire Protection Systems: Fire suppression systems can contain stagnant water or chemicals; backflow prevention is required to protect the potable supply.
San Diego Property Auxiliary Water Sources: Properties that utilize alternative water sources (e.g., private wells, rainwater harvesting systems) must install backflow devices to prevent cross-contamination with the public water supply.
Failure to install a required backflow prevention assembly can result in termination of water service at your property by the City of San Diego until compliance is achieved.
To ensure the continued effectiveness of backflow prevention assemblies, the following backflow testing and maintenance protocols are required in San Diego, CA:
San Diego Annual Backflow Testing: All backflow prevention assemblies must be tested annually by a certified tester approved by the City of San Diego’s Public Utilities Department.
San Diego Post-Installation or Repair Backflow Testing: Any new installation, relocation, or repair of a backflow device must be tested immediately after the work to confirm proper operation.
San Diego Backflow Record Keeping: Test results must be submitted to the City’s Cross-Connection Control Section to maintain compliance and certification records.
San Diego Approved Backflow Devices: Only assemblies approved by recognized testing agencies, including the University of Southern California’s Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research (USC-FCCCHR), may be used.
San Diego Certified Backflow Testers: Testing must be conducted by individuals certified and registered with the City of San Diego. Testers must also hold valid certification from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) or another approved entity.
Failure to comply with San Diego backflow testing requirements can result in the termination of water service until compliance is restored.
