CROSS-CONNECTION
CONTROL
ORDINANCE
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Greg Ray, Public Works Director / City
Engineer
Billy Haas, Public Works Superintendent
What is a Cross-Connection?
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• Cross Connection
• A cross-connection is a physical connection in a water distribution system between the potable drinking water supply and any non-potable source, which can pose a risk of contamination under certain conditions.
State Water Board
Cross-Connection Control Policy Regulations
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• State Water Board Changes to Cross-Connection Control Policy Regulations
• On December 19, 2023, the State Water Board adopted the CrossConnection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) which took effect on July 1, 2024, and replaces the cross-connection control regulations found in California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 17.
State Water Board
Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook
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• Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook Objectives
• The primary objective of the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook or CCCPH is the protection of public health through the establishment of standards intended to ensure drinking water supplies are protected from hazards associated with the backflow of unknown substances into the distribution system.
• Beginning July 1, 2026, all California public water systems are required to comply with the requirements in the CCCPH.
Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 50 (Water) of
Grover Beach Municipal Code
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• Adds Needed Cross-Connection Control & Inspection Language • The Grover Beach Municipal Code currently does not contain specific provisions addressing cross-connection control or inspection requirements.
Adopting a Full Regulatory Ordinance
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• Makes Rules Clearer & More Enforceable
• Adopting the Ordinance, with its full regulatory code, will implement the requirements from the State Water Board.
• By adopting this Ordinance, the City will formalize its authority to administer and enforce the Cross-Connection Control Program, ensuring continued compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements.
Long Term Proposed Ordinance Adoption Benefits
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• Enhances Protection & Safeguards
• An adopted Ordinance and updated Cross-Connection Control Policy will enhance long-term protection of the City’s drinking water supply and safeguard public health within the community.
• This Ordinance will improve program clarity, operational efficiency, and transparency in the inspection, testing, and enforcement processes.
The End
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Questions?