The City of Vista has a well-established and robust backflow prevention program that helps ensure the safety of its public water supply.
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 Vista Irrigation District (VID) has established comprehensive cross-connection control and backflow prevention standards to protect its potable water system. These standards are based on the California Code of Regulations, Title 17 and Title 22, as well as the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) adopted by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). VID requires the installation and ongoing maintenance of approved backflow prevention assemblies (BPAs) at all service connections where a potential hazard to public health is identified.
The program mandates that approved backflow prevention devices be installed at service connections where potential or actual cross-connection hazards exist.Property owners in Vista are responsible for the installation, maintenance, and testing of backflow prevention devices and for complying with inspections. Non-compliance can result in water service disconnection and penalties.
Vista Irrigation District’s regulations specifically require backflow prevention assemblies in various scenarios, such as:
Vista Property Irrigation Systems: Irrigation systems using fertilizers, pesticides, or treated water need to have BPAs installed to prevent contaminants from entering the potable water supply.
Vista Commercial and Industrial Properties: Facilities involved in chemical processes, pressurized systems, or industrial uses that could cause backflow are required to install appropriate BPAs.
Vista Property Fire Protection Systems: Fire suppression and sprinkler systems must have backflow prevention devices to ensure that stagnant water from these systems does not flow back into the drinking water supply.
Vista Property Auxiliary Water Sources: Properties using alternative water sources like private wells, cisterns, or rainwater collection must install BPAs to prevent any possibility of cross-contamination with the public water system.
Failure to install the required backflow prevention assembly could result in water service being disconnected by the Vista Irrigation District until compliance is achieved.
To ensure that Vista’s water system remains safe, the following backflow testing and maintenance protocols are enforced by VID:Vista Annual Backflow Testing: All BPAs must be tested at least once a year by a certified tester. This annual testing ensures the devices are functioning properly to protect the water system.
Vista Post-Installation or Repair Backflow Testing: Any new installation, relocation, or repair of a backflow prevention device must be tested immediately after the work to confirm it is working correctly.
Vista Backflow Record Keeping: Test results must be submitted to the Vista Irrigation District via their Backflow Test Management System (BTMS) or on the appropriate forms to maintain compliance.
Vista Approved Backflow Devices: Only backflow prevention assemblies that are listed by recognized testing agencies, including the University of Southern California’s Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research (USC-FCCCHR), are approved for use in Vista.
Vista Certified Backflow Testers: Testing must be performed by individuals certified by VID. Testers must hold valid certification from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) or another recognized body.
Failure to comply with Vista’s backflow testing and maintenance requirements could result in penalties or suspension of water service until compliance is achieved.
