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Backflow & Cross Connection Control
The purpose of the Cross Connection Control Program is to protect the City’s public potable water system and its customers from contamination by backflow from private water plumbing and water use facilities.
Backflow & Cross Connections
Backflow
Backflow is a term in plumbing for an unwanted flow of water in the reverse direction. It can be a serious health risk for the contamination of potable water supplies with foul water.
Backpressure
Backflow due to an increased pressure above the supply pressure, which may be due to pumps, boilers, gravity, or other sources of pressure.
Backsiphonage
The reserve flow of water or other liquids, mixtures, gases or substances into the distribution pipes caused by negative or sub atmospheric pressure.
Cross Connection
A cross connection is any physical arrangement whereby a potable water supply is connected, directly or indirectly, with any of the following which may be capable of imparting contamination or pollution to the potable water supply as a result of backflow:
- Conduit
- Drain
- Plumbing fixture
- Sewer
- Tank
- Water supply system
- Other assembly which contains, or may contain:
- Contaminated water
- Sewage
- Or other waste, liquid or gas of unknown or unsafe quality,
The following are considered to be cross connections if through which, or because of which, backflow could occur:
- Arrangements
- Bypass
- Four-way valve connections
- Jumper connections
- Removable spools
- Swivel or changeover assembles
- Other temporary or permanent assembles
For Testers
Backflow test results and renewal certifications for testers and gauges can be emailed or faxed to 719-687-5232.
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Kip Wiley
Utilities DirectorPhone: (719) 687-5212
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Kelly Simpkins
Utilities SupervisorPhone: (719) 687-5208
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Judy Bundy
Utility Billing TechnicianPhone: (719) 686-9680
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Dan Stover
Wastewater Crew ChiefPhone: (719) 687-6016
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Larry Watters
Water Crew ChiefPhone: (719) 687-1351
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Utilities Department
Physical Address
220 W South Avenue
Woodland Park , CO 80866
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 9007
Woodland Park , CO 80866
Phone: 719-686-9680Fax: 719-687-5232Emergency Phone: 719-687-9262
Hours
Monday through Thursday
7:30 am to 5 pm
Friday
7:30 am to 4 pm