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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation_Workshop_2/2/2026 (2)Backflow Prevention Testing Utilities Director, Village of Tequesta Allyson Felsburg Presented by:HydroCorpCompliance Plan with Presentation PracticesCurrent Compliance & 02 Program LaunchPhase 1: 04 Questions 09 Program Overview 03 Outline Village of Tequesta Utilities Department Continuous ImprovementEvaluation & Phase 4: Compliance SupportResidential Phase 3: ComplianceCommercial Account Phase 2: Projected OutcomeConnection Control ReviewBackflow Prevention & Cross 0706050801 01 Reclaimed water supply•Private well with shared plumbing•Fire Sprinkler System•Irrigation system•plumbingSwimming pool with direct •a backflow prevention device?What stipulates the installation of PreventionCross Connection and Backflow --VOT Code of Ordinance Section 50•555.360 -FAC 62•Regulated under: (every two years)biannually -Residential property •annually-residential property -•Required Testing:owned by customerLocated on private property & •distribution systemresidence or business into the water prevents the reversal of flow from a A backflow prevention device •device?What is a backflow prevention owned by customerLocated on private property & •water distribution systema residence or business into the prevents the reversal of flow from A backflow prevention device •device?What is a backflow prevention Village of Tequesta Utilities Department Connection Control ReviewBackflow Prevention & Cross 02 Current Practices equipment calibrationsTracks certified testers, certifications, and •accordance with Florida Statutesnotifications for required testing in based system with customer -Web•in the Village water systemcompliance for all backflow prevention devices Aqua Backflow administers tracking and •residential properties tests biannuallyresidential properties tested once annually, -•Village of Tequesta Utilities Department Current Compliance & Practices 03Village of Tequesta Utilities Department Backflow Testing Program responsibility of homeownersResidential testing remains the •accounts when they fall out of compliancewill directly test commercial HydroCorp•compliant devices-up on non-and followPartnership provides systematic tracking •?HydroCorpWho is Program Overview management programspiping system mapping, and water connection control, -Specializes in cross•and critical piping infrastructureand businesses to protect people, water, collaborates with communities HydroCorp• Phase 1 DeliverablesDeliverables Internal reporting structureCustomer communication package (letters, email, website update)HydroCorpSigned contract with ResponsibilityResponsibility Contract Manager: program setup, system integration, and compliance trackingHydroCorp•Utilities Department Management: contract approval, customer outreach, and internal coordination•TasksTasks recovery processes-Set up billing and costNotify commercial and residential customers of updated compliance programHydroCorpEstablish internal oversight team to coordinate with , outlining responsibilities and procedures.HydroCorpFinalize and execute contract with Village of Tequesta Utilities Department04 3 months-0 Program Launch– Phase 2 DeliverablesDeliverables Billing records for cost recoveryUpdated compliance databaseHydroCorpMonthly compliance reports from ResponsibilityResponsibility Utilities Department: oversight and billing•: testing and compliance trackingHydroCorp•TasksTasks Collect and process compliance documentation from accounts conducting their own testingcompliant commercial accounts-Conduct direct testing for noncompliant commercial accounts-Identify nonto initiate compliance tracking system for all devicesHydroCorpVillage of Tequesta Utilities Department05 12 months-3 Commercial Account Compliance– Phase 3 DeliverablesDeliverables Updated compliance rate projectionsDocumented reallocation of fundsQuarterly residential compliance reportsResponsibilityResponsibility: tracking, reporting, reallocation supportHydroCorp•Utilities Department: policy approval and fund management•TasksTasks Track impact of reallocation on residential compliancecompliant residential accounts-Reallocate unused commercial testing funds to support nonsystemHydroCorpMonitor residential compliance through Village of Tequesta Utilities Department06 12+ months Residential Compliance Support– Phase 4 DeliverablesDeliverables Recommendations for program improvementsAnnual compliance and financial performance reportResponsibilityResponsibility Utilities Department: compliance tracking, testing coordination, and data reporting•: program oversight and reportingHydroCorp•TasksTasks Develop annual compliance report for leadershipif neededHydroCorpAdjust policies or contract terms with Assess financial performance (cost recovery vs. investment)85%)–Evaluate overall compliance rate (target: 80Village of Tequesta Utilities Department07 Ongoing Evaluation & Continuous Improvement– Projected Outcome 80%baseline of compliance Commercial reallocation5% via –3increase of compliance Residential investmentprogram recovery of Full cost 08Village of Tequesta Utilities Department Thank you!Village of Tequesta Utilities Department09 Questions?