The City of Solana Beach has a well-established and robust backflow prevention program that helps ensure the safety of its public water supply.
Solana 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 San Dieguito Water District (SDWD), which serves the City of Solana Beach, has implemented comprehensive standards for cross-connection control and backflow prevention to protect 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).
SDWD mandates the installation and maintenance of approved backflow prevention assemblies (BPAs) at service connections where potential hazards to public health have been identified.
The program requires the installation of approved backflow prevention devices at service connections where there is a risk of cross-contamination between the potable water supply and other potentially hazardous systems.
Property owners in Solana Beach are responsible for installing, maintaining, and testing backflow prevention devices and for cooperating with inspections. Non-compliance can result in water service disconnection and financial penalties. SDWD’s regulations require backflow prevention assemblies in various scenarios, such as:
Solana Beach Property Irrigation Systems: Irrigation systems that use fertilizers, pesticides, or other chemicals must be equipped with BPAs to prevent these contaminants from entering the drinking water supply.
Solana Beach Commercial and Industrial Properties: Facilities with potential cross-connections involving chemicals, pressurized systems, or other hazards are required to install approved BPAs to protect the potable water system.
Solana Beach Property Fire Protection Systems: Fire suppression and sprinkler systems must be protected with backflow prevention assemblies to prevent stagnated or treated water from flowing back into the public water supply.
Solana Beach Property Auxiliary Water Sources: Properties with alternative water sources, such as private wells, rainwater harvesting systems, or graywater systems, must install BPAs to prevent cross-contamination with the public water system.
Failure to install a required backflow prevention assembly could result in water service being disconnected by the San Dieguito Water District until compliance is achieved.
To ensure the continued safety and reliability of Solana Beach’s drinking water supply, the following backflow testing and maintenance protocols are enforced by SDWD:
Solana Beach Annual Backflow Testing: All BPAs must be tested at least once a year by a certified backflow tester. This ensures the devices are functioning correctly to protect the water supply.
Solana Beach Post-Installation or Repair Backflow Testing: Any new installation, relocation, or repair of a backflow device must be immediately tested to confirm proper operation.
Solana Beach Backflow Record Keeping: Test results must be submitted to SDWD through their designated Backflow Test Management System (BTMS) or via the appropriate forms, which help maintain compliance records.
Solana 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), may be used.
Solana Beach Certified Backflow Testers: Testing must be conducted by individuals certified by SDWD. Testers must also hold valid certification from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) or equivalent organizations.
Failure to comply with Solana Beach’s backflow testing and maintenance requirements may result in penalties or suspension of water service until the issue is rectified.
