DON’T DO

• Submerge hoses in pools, buckets, or other containers.
• Attach chemical dispensers, like pesticide sprayers, to hoses.
• Connect your drinking water system to an appliance without proper education on plumbing codes and any potential risks

DO

• Keep hoses stored safely and clear of contaminants.
• Inspect your plumbing for potential unprotected cross-connections.
• Use air gaps or approved backflow prevention assemblies to protect against backflow, and schedule inspection/testing when required.
• Contact us if you notice changes in your water quality or suspect contamination of your drinking water at (818) 251-2200

Requirements for Property Owners

As a property owner, you are responsible for cross-connection control on your side of the water meter. To prevent contaminants from entering your drinking water, air gaps or approved backflow prevention assemblies may be required to protect against backflow at cross-connections.

• Air gaps are physical vertical separations between water supply outlets (such as faucets) and the highest fill levels of the receiving containers. Air gaps must be inspected annually by approved testers or specialists.
• Backflow prevention assemblies stop the reverse flow of water into the drinking water system when pressure changes occur

After proper installation, these assemblies must be inspected and tested annually by approved testers.

Failure to comply with these requirements could result in fines or discontinuation of your water service until proper crossconnection control is in place.

Cross-connection control is a partnership between LVMWD and our customers. Your attention to these safety measures protects your property’s water quality, keeping drinking water safe for you and the community.