Municipal Code §24.23 Update
Cross Connection Control
Amending Section 24.23 – Backflow Prevention
• Existing Municipal Code references
regulations repealed in 2025
• Revision is required to protect public
health, and comply with new
regulations
• Supports administrative and field
activities necessary to ensure a safe
water supply is maintained
Overview
• California Code of Regulations Title 17 replaced by
the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook
(CCCPH)
– The CCCPH has the full force and affect of law
– Effective date of July 1, 2024
• CCC Program part of a multi-barrier approach to
public health protection
• Compliance Plan submitted to State Waterboard
who is tracking progress
CCC Program Goals
1. Protection of public health
2. Comply with regulations
3. Mitigate risk to City
4. Enhance community confidence
5. Economic stability
CCC Program Elements
1. Municipal Code
2. Hazard Assessments
3. Backflow Prevention
4. Cross-Connection
Control Program
Coordinator
5. Certified Backflow
Prevention Assembly
Testers and CrossConnection Control
Specialists
6. Backflow Prevention
Assembly Testing
7. Recordkeeping
8. Backflow Incident
Response, Reporting
and Notification
9. Public Outreach and
Education
10. Local Entity
Coordination
What is a Cross-Connection?
A cross-connection is an interconnection
between a potable water supply and a nonpotable source via any actual or potential connection or structural arrangement
between a Public Water System (PWS) and
any source or distribution system containing
liquid, gas, or other substances not from an
approved water supply.
How Does Backflow Occur?
Hazard
Hydraulic
Condition
CrossConnection
Cross Connections Are Common
• Many commercial products
aren’t listed for potable-water
connections
• Plumbing installations and
repairs may go uninspected
for code compliance
• EPA research found a high
number of service
connections with healthhazard cross-connections
Summary
• Updates to Municipal Code §24.23
are required
• Recommended changes are
consistent with new regulations and
industry standards
• A clear and unambiguous Municipal
Code ensures customers are treated
fairly and equitably