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Workshop
STAFF MEMO x
Meeting: Workshop - Feb 02 2026
Staff Contact: Allyson Felsburg Department: Utilities
Village of Tequesta Utilities Department Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control Program
Backflow prevention devices protect the public water system by preventing the reversal of flow from
private plumbing systems into the Village's water distribution system. These devices are required on
certain residential and non-residential properties and are regulated under Florida Administrative Code
62-555.360 and Section 50-186 of the Village Code of Ordinances.
Currently, non-residential properties are required to test backflow devices annually, while residential
properties are tested biannually. The Village utilizes a web-based compliance tracking system, Aqua
Backflow, that manages testing schedules, certified testers, and required notifications. Despite these
efforts, compliance gaps remain, particularly among commercial accounts.
Staff is proposing a structured Backflow Prevention Testing Compliance Program in collaboration with
HydroCorp, a firm that specializes in cross-connection control and water management programs. The
partnership is intended to enhance tracking, follow-up, and testing of non-compliant commercial
backflow devices while maintaining homeowner responsibility for residential testing.
Key elements of the program include:
• Systematic tracking and follow-up of non-compliant devices
• Direct testing of out-of-compliance commercial accounts by HydroCorp
• Continued use of compliance software and notification processes
• Focus on regulatory compliance and protection of public health
The proposed program is structured into four phases:
• Phase 1 — Program Launch (0-3 months): Establish partnership framework, confirm
procedures, and initiate enhanced compliance tracking.
• Phase 2 — Commercial Account Compliance (3-12 months): Focus on increasing commercial
compliance through direct testing and follow-up.
• Phase 3 — Residential Compliance Support (12+ months): Provide additional support
mechanisms to improve residential compliance rates.
• Phase 4 — Evaluation and Continuous Improvement (Ongoing): Monitor results, adjust
processes, and ensure long-term effectiveness.
Implementation of the Backflow Prevention Testing Compliance Program is expected to establish a
commercial compliance baseline of approximately 80 percent while improving overall program
accountability. Residential compliance is anticipated to increase by an estimated 3-5 percent through
the reallocation of staff resources and enhanced compliance support. In addition, the program is
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designed to achieve full cost recovery of the Village's investment while strengthening protection of the
public potable water system and ensuring continued compliance with state and local regulatory
requirements.
The workshop presentation will provide Council with a detailed overview of the program,
implementation timeline, and expected outcomes. Staff will be available to answer questions and
receive Council direction prior to moving forward with any formal agreements or program changes.
This document and any attachments may be reproduced upon request in an alternative format by
completing our Accessibility Feedback Form, sending an e-mail to the Village Clerk or calling 561-
768-0443.
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COMMENTS/EXPLANATION ON SELECTIONN/A
Backflow Prevention Testing Plan 20250123 AMF
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