The 2015 Minnesota Plumbing Code makes it very clear... Cities, Property Owners, Plumbing Contractors and Backflow Testers all have responsibilities when it comes to preventing backflow.
Backflow can cause safety issues not only for the localized owner where the event occurs, but also to a broader neighborhood depending on the severity of the event. Cities should have backflow prevention programs in place to limit risk associated with backflow. If a city does not have a program in place, health issues and corresponding legal issues could occur.
What does a quality backflow prevention program look like?
DrinkTap.org provides the information below about how water providers should be working to prevent backflow.
Cities should have a maintained inventory of all backflow devices within their jurisdiction, and they should be actively managing the testing of all those devices. Education is also an important component of any backflow prevention program. Partnering with backflow testers and owners of backflow devices while proactively governing all aspects of a backflow prevention program ultimately helps ensure everyone is protected.
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