Cross-Connection Control Program

Cross-connection is any actual or potential physical connection between a potable water line and any pipe, vessel, or machine containing a non-potable fluid or has the possibility of containing a non-potable fluid, solid or gas, such that it is possible for the non-potable fluid, solid or gas to enter the water supply is connected, directly or indirectly, with any non-potable or unapproved water supply system, sewer, drain, conduit, pool, storage reservoir, plumbing fixture, or any other device which contains, or may contain, contaminated water, liquid, gases, sewage or other waste, of unknown or unsafe quality which may be capable of imparting contamination to the potable water supply as a result of backflow. Bypass arrangements, jumper connections, removable sections, swivel or change-over devices, and other temporary, permanent or potential connections through which, or because of which, backflow could occur, are considered to be cross connections.