Back Flow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control

October 30, 2024 | Online :: Central Time

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The drinking water industry faces significant challenges to ensure a safe drinking water supply due to contamination from backflow and cross-connection issues.

The Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control course provides comprehensive insights by covering in-depth principles, backflow prevention methods & devices, maintenance practices, and effective cross-connection control programs.

The instructor will cover the following key issues in the course:

• Types and efficient application of Backflow Preventers (DuC, AVB, DC, PVB, RPZ)
• Premises evaluation and the importance of risk assessment surveys
• Inspection, Routine Testing, and Maintenance Practices
• Building Codes and Regulatory Compliance

Learning Outcomes

• Explore and define the principles and dynamic causes of backflow
• Implement effective backflow prevention programs using recommended methods and mechanical backflow preventers
• Develop comprehensive cross-connection control programs that include risk assessments, inventory tracking of backflow preventers, training for personnel, and defensible record-keeping practices
• Review cross-connection control regulatory objectives of State and Municipal Authorities
• Apply recommended practices for maintaining water safety like routine inspections and testing

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 : Central Time

 

Section 1: Backflow Prevention 

Introduction to Backflow Prevention

• The Importance of Backflow Prevention (1933 World Fair incident)
• Backflow Prevention or Cross-Connection Control
• Implied warranty carries responsibility

Principles and Theory of Backflow

• Pressure – Mechanical vs. Atmospheric
• Back Siphonage vs. Back Pressure
• Pollutant vs. Contaminate
• Health Hazards and Non-Health Hazards

Controlling Backflow 

• Methods to eliminate backflow
• Mechanisms to control backflow
  • Device Types – DuC, AVB
  • Assembly Types – DC, PVB, RPZ

Installation and Maintenance Practices of Backflow Prevention

• Proper Installation
• Freeze Protection & Thermal Expansion
• Routine Inspection and Testing Procedures
• Testing and Inspecting
  • Certified Backflow Assembly Tester
  • Approved Backflow Assembly Tester  
• Maintenance of backflow preventers

Primary Backflow Protection

• Building Code
• Responsibility

Section 2: Cross-Connection Control

Fundamentals of a Cross-Connection Control Program

• Authority & Scope
• Backflow Preventers
• Specialists
• Record Keeping
• Education & Training

Cross-Connection Control Program Administration

• Impact Consideration
  • Type of CCC Program
  • Ownership of Backflow Preventers
  • Inventory & Tracking
  • Risk Assessment (Premises Evaluation)
• Resources
  • Funding
  • Assets
  • Personnel & Cross Functionality
  • Outreach – Technical & Public
• Enforcement
  • By law or by contractual agreement
  • Alternative measures of enforcement
• Incident Response
  • Detection of a contamination event
  • Mitigating impact of incident

12:00 – 12:30 p.m. :: Lunch Break

Quality Assurance – Cross-Connection Control Performance Measurements 

• Evaluate program effectiveness
• Anomaly detection of field testing
• Enhanced defensibility of program objectives
• Program review and propose updates

Section 3: Case Studies and Real-World Applications

Case Studies

• Cause and effect analysis
  • Residents Without Water for 27 Days
  • Family Drinking Sewage Water Wins Court Case
  • Bad Case of Gas in New England Water Main
  • Big Fines- Flagrant Violation in Del Ray Beach

Real-World Applications

• Compliance Program Resources
  • Agencies and Institutions
  • Certification Programs
  • Templates and Sample Materials
• Trends and Technologies
  • Drinking Water Preservation Initiatives
  • Emerging backflow tracking technology
  • Data Integration
  • Advanced Meter Technology (AMI)

National Backflow Prevention Day August 16

Matt Benton, Cross-Connection Control Program Coordinator, Sarasota County Government

Matt Benton brings over 20 years of regulatory compliance experience primarily in the water utility industry. He spent his early career constructing water mains and today he is committed to protecting them from contamination caused by cross-connections. Matt became initially certified in backflow preventer testing in 2009 but his passion is focused on the broader science of cross-connection control. He has earned certification in Ordinance & Organization from the University of Florida TREEO Center, and he presently continues his studies there. Matt has also earned professional certification from the Florida Association of Code Enforcement. He serves on an advisory panel for a SWFL contractors association where he provides insight and guidance to water safety professionals on backflow prevention. Matt stays up to date by developing and presenting in person training to an audience of certified testers and contractors.

In 2016, Matt was a forerunner working diligently with senior managers to achieve success in proposed recommendations and gaining public acceptance of local cross-connection control ordinance. He continues to oversee daily operations and remains involved in long-term strategic planning for a large size utility in the state of Florida. Matt Benton’s experience as a program coordinator provides innovative insight into implementing an effective cross-connection control program.

We will be using Microsoft Teams to facilitate your participation in the upcoming event. You do not need to have an existing Teams account in order to participate in the broadcast – the course will play in your browser and you will have the option of using a microphone to speak with the room and ask questions, or type any questions in via the chat window and our on-site representative will relay your question to the instructor.

• Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the Teams app if possible. You may also use the Edge browser or Chrome.
• You will receive a separate email with a unique link to a personalized landing page which will include links to join all sessions of this event.
• If you are using a microphone, please ensure that it is muted until such time as you need to ask a question.
• The remote meeting connection will be open approximately 30 minutes before the start of the course. We encourage you to connect as early as possible in case you experience any unforeseen problems.

Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

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Back Flow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control

October 30, 2024 | Online

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before September 27, 2024 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Credits

EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this event

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program 

Participants must log in each day and be in attendance for the entirety of the course to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

Power point presentations and open discussion and question and answer sessions

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Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 7.5
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

EUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org

 

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for companies and organizations involved in water supply, and public health, as well as those responsible for maintaining the safety and integrity of water distribution systems. Municipal water utilities, private water service providers, engineering consulting firms, and regulatory agencies will find this course particularly beneficial. Additionally, companies involved in plumbing, irrigation, and industrial processes that use water extensively should consider attending to ensure compliance with safety standards and to mitigate the risks associated with backflow and cross-connection.

• Water Utility Managers
• Environmental Engineers
• Plumbing Inspectors
• Facility Maintenance Supervisors
• Public Health Officials
• Industrial Hygienists
• Compliance Officers
• Cross-Connection Control Specialists
• Backflow Prevention Device Testers
• Building and Construction Managers
• Irrigation System Designers and Installers