Compliance & Safety
Cross-Connection Control Services
Comprehensive cross-connection control plans and hazard assessments for commercial, industrial, and municipal properties in Northern California.
Schedule a ConsultationWhat Is a Cross-Connection?
A cross-connection is any actual or potential link between the potable water supply and a source of contamination. These connections — even temporary ones — pose a serious public health risk if backflow occurs.
California water districts require commercial and industrial properties to maintain a formal Cross-Connection Control Program. California Backflow Services provides both the written plan and the on-site hazard assessment needed to satisfy these requirements.
Cross-Connection Control Plan
A written Cross-Connection Control Plan (CCCP) is a formal document required by most California water districts for commercial and industrial water users. It identifies all potential cross-connections on your property and outlines the procedures, responsibilities, and devices in place to prevent backflow.
Who Needs This
Required for most commercial properties, multi-family residential buildings, industrial facilities, schools, hospitals, and any property with an irrigation system, fire suppression system, or process water connection.
What's Included
- Site-specific written CCCP document
- Inventory of all backflow prevention assemblies
- Identification of all cross-connection points
- Assigned responsibilities for ongoing compliance
- Annual review and update procedures
- Submission-ready format for water district review
Hazard Assessment
A Hazard Assessment is an on-site survey conducted by a certified Cross-Connection Control Specialist. We walk your property, identify every point where the potable water supply could be contaminated, classify the hazard level of each connection, and recommend the appropriate backflow prevention device for each risk.
Who Needs This
Required when applying for a new water service connection, when a water district requests an inspection, when your property use changes, or when you are installing new equipment that connects to the water supply.
What's Included
- Full on-site walkthrough by a certified specialist
- Identification and classification of all cross-connections
- Hazard level determination (high, moderate, low)
- Device recommendations for each connection point
- Written assessment report for water district submission
- Guidance on corrective actions and timelines
Why Cross-Connection Control Matters
Public Health Protection
A single unprotected cross-connection can contaminate an entire water distribution system. Proper control prevents chemicals, bacteria, and other hazards from entering the drinking water supply.
Regulatory Compliance
California Health & Safety Code and Title 17 require water purveyors to enforce cross-connection control programs. Non-compliant properties can face fines or water service termination.
Liability Protection
A documented CCCP and current hazard assessment demonstrate due diligence and can protect your business from liability in the event of a contamination incident.
Need a Cross-Connection Control Plan or Hazard Assessment?
Our certified specialists serve commercial and industrial properties throughout Northern California. Contact us to discuss your requirements.