Each year Cross Connection Control devices must be tested and inspected.  The inspection and testing insure that the devices are functioning properly so as to prevent contamination of the water system.  These tests are dictated by both sound water utility practice as well as the law.  Each property owner is responsible for their own backflow prevention device, including its annual inspection and repair.

A cross connection is any point in a water distribution system where chemical, biological or radiological contaminants may come into contact with potable (drinkable) water.  During a backflow event, these contaminants can be drawn or pushed back into the potable water system.  A backflow prevention assembly installed at every point of cross-connection prevents contaminated water from entering the potable water distribution system.  Different jurisdictions mandate the minimum requirements for cross-connection control and backflow prevention assemblies.  
 
City of Rifle Cross Connection Control Ordinance

List of Approved Testers
Last Updated July 8, 2010