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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation_Workshop_3/31/2025Backflow Utilities Department Village of Tequesta March 31, 2025Council Workshop Enhancement Options Control Connection Prevention & Cross Presentation Overview do?What can we doing now?What are we Why?What is it?Compliance Increased Towards Next Steps PracticesCurrent ComplianceRegulations and ControlConnection and Cross Prevention Backflow Compliance Enhancement Options •Assembly (SVB)Vacuum Breaker Spill Resistant Pressure Assembly (PVB)Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly (DC)Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention & Devices Assembly (RP)Backflow Prevention Reduced Pressure Located on private property•Owned by customer•two years)Residential property: biannually (every •residential property: annually-Non•Devices require testing•backflow riskCross connections are the main cause of •business into the water distribution systemreversal of flow from a residence or A backflow prevention device prevents the What are Potential and safetycontamination and risk to public health another type of system causing potential drinking water distribution system and A connection between pipe in the Connections?-What are Cross Systems Cooling Heating/ Systems Sprinkler Fire Systems Medical Systems Industrial SystemsIrrigation Lawn PoolsSwimming Sources?Cross Connection Village of Tequesta code of Local lawState lawTechnical guidance Regulations and Compliance 555.360-62Florida Administrative Code PracticesManual of Water Supply Association (AWWA) M14 American Water Works Backflow PreventionCross Connection and -186-ordinances (Section 50 Agreement executed offs-fire flow line turnin potable water and/ or to the Village can result Failure to provide results property ownerresponsibility of the Testing is the NoncomplianceTesting Where We Want to Be Backflow Managing the Reporting, but Not Compliance is Better Now with Aqua Current Practices Aqua Backflow onlinewhen test submitted passed to customer $14.95 fee per test May 2021 Current Practices Failure to meet requirements can result in water service disconnection•Test Report”Results of all testing must be reported on the “Backflow Preventer Field •to the VOT UDIf replaced, type, make, model, and location of the BFP must be reported •within 30 days of test failureFailed BFP tests require the BFP to be repaired/ replaced and retested •Credentials for tester must be submitted with test results to the VOT UD•certified tester-Testing must be by a state•after testingProperty owner responsible for reporting to the VOT UD on required forms •Property owner responsible for testing•Back Flow Preventer Testing Requirements years)annually (every 2 -BFP testing required bi•Residential customers annuallyBack flow preventer (BFP) testing required •residential customers-Non Current Compliance #1 Recommendation Tackle compliance and anyone that needs a repaired/ replaced device•All the tests are due the same month so can be difficult to manage•through-compliance enforcement follow-Can manage and coordinate non•connection visual surveys/ inspections-Can provide onsite cross•Option to piggyback contract•water system)connection control (public awareness toolkit and content for public -prevention and crossweb page(s) dedicated to backflow -Assist with water customer engagement services •to provide services Recommend hiring a company like Hydro Corp (Cooper City, Pembroke Pines, Cape Coral) •enhance customer awareness, engagement, and reduce risks-First •and Can Put the Entire Water System at Risk if Not MaintainedBackflow Preventers are on Private Property and Owned by the Customer Awareness and Compliance -Longterm Goal In Addition to Other Compliance Options Considered (Not Recommending)for repairsEngage outside company •connection control plan-Revise existing cross•Revise Village Ordinance•Add staff•Further evaluate liability•Required ActionDisadvantages requiredRepairs by outside •reportingfor testing, tracking, and Additional staff required •costs Increased operational •device, etc.private property, private –•Advantages controlIncreased compliance •Coordinates ReportingOption 1: Utilities Department Conducts Tests and Option 2: Revise BFP/ CCC plan •bill BFP/ CCC finesDevelop water utility •building departmentprocess through the Formalize compliance •imposition Ordinance to allow fine Revise Village •facilities may cause risklines and certain turning off water to fire -offs -Customer turn•Less compliance control•(building department) violation (NOV) place to issue notice of Current ordinance in •Required ActionDisadvantages Advantages Coordinates Reporting, Add Fines to Water BillCustomer Responsible for Testing, UD Option 3: utility billAdd cost to water •Pass through to •Contract cost•private propertyowned by customers on –Liability •programcustomer engagement Can easily integrate with •coordination from testing to Contractor responsible for all •Village UD staffLive program data access for •than what paying nowMay cost less for customer •with piggyback optionsContractors specialize in this •ordinance, etc.) documents (rates & fees Possibly modify other •Add costs to water bill •connection control plan-Revise existing cross•Revise existing Village •Engage contractor(s)•Required ActionDisadvantages Advantages compliance, Coordinates Reporting; Add Cost to Water Bill-NonContractor Testing either for All BFP’s OR Those in Advantages Example of option #3 utility billAdd cost to water •Pass through to •Contract cost•available engagement program Integrated customer •coordination from testing to for all resposibleContract or •for Village UD staffLive program data access •piggyback optionsspecialize in this with There are contractors that •connection control plan -Revise existing cross•Revise existing Village Engage contractor(s) •Disadvantages Next Steps fines added to the billCustomer responsible for testing, UD coordinates reporting, Select testing and compliance approach Public awareness and engagement compliance; coordinates reporting-Contractor testing (either all or only those in nonreporting(Not recommended) UD conducts testing and coordinates 3 options for testing and compliance reporting approach)thisinspecializest hat(companyprogramcontrolconnection-crossourandpreventionbackflowofimportancetheonengagementandoutreach,awareness,publicEnhance regardless)this(recommendcompliance-nonforfinesincludetoordinanceVOTcur renttheRevise Goal & Longer Term Steps Other•plumbing) Customers with a pool (depending on the •Customers with an irrigation well•should have a backflow protection deviceSurvey customers to determine those that •compliance-Risk of non•Importance of the program •and outreach Increase customer awareness, engagement, •Increase compliance of existing customers• Village of Tequesta Questions?Thank You Utilities Department