Cross-Connection Control (Backflow) Info & Requirements

Under certain circumstances, as determined by JCWSA, the installation of a cross-connection control (backflow preventer) device is required. This device is installed on the customer’s side of the service line. This device protects the water supply provided by JCWSA from the possibility of contamination or pollution by isolating, within its customers internal distribution system, such contaminants or pollutants which could backflow or back-siphon into the public water system. This policy was derived from and is enforced in accordance with the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act of 1986, and the statutes of the State of Georgia, Rules for Safe Drinking Water, 391-3-5.

Testing:

All backflow prevention device testers must be approved by the Jackson County Water & Sewerage Authority (JCWSA) prior to performing any testing within our system. To apply, testing companies must submit a Certificate of Insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability coverage and renew it annually to maintain approval status.

Each individual tester must:

• Be currently certified in Georgia and registered with the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) with a BPAT Number

• Submit a completed JCWSA Tester Application

• Sign the JCWSA Vault Entrance Waiver and agree to the JCWSA Code of Conduct

All submitted test results must include a valid BPAT number.

For more information or to apply, please contact our office or download the application packet under the Backflow Forms portion of our website.

Customers can identify and locate available BPAT testing providers by clicking here BPAT Testers List.  Please note that testers must be approved by JCWSA and be on the BPAT testers list.

Additional forms & information regarding JCWSA’a Cross-Connection Control Program can be found below.