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In order to ensure the delivery of safe, clean drinking water to the residents and businesses within the municipality, the Town of Amherstburg has passed a By-law requiring all Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and some Multi-residential properties to comply with the CSA Standard for the installation and maintenance of backflow prevention devices.
How Backflow Can Happen
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March 7, 2005 Stratford Ontario
Labour Day Weekend 1997 Guelph Ontario
October 1989 Edmonton, AB
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Implementation |
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An Inspector from the Amherstburg Building Department will conduct a survey of all Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and some multi-residential properties to determine what action, if any, is required to bring these properties into compliance with the Cross Connection Control By-law. Each property owner will be notified in writing of any action that may be required and a reasonable amount of time will be given in order to complete the necessary work. |
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Installation and Annual Testing of Backflow Prevention Devices |
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The installation of testable backflow prevention devices will require a plumbing permit from the Amherstburg Building Department. A copy of the Permit application is on the "Forms" page of this web site. Some types of backflow prevention devices require annual testing to ensure that they are operating properly. A copy of the Device Test Report is available on the "Forms" page of this web site. If your property requires the installation of a testable backflow prevention device, you will be notified by the Town each year, prior to your annual testing date. A permit is not required for the testing of Backflow Preventers. Please note that the Cross Connection Control By-law allows only plumbers who are Cross Connection Control Specialists to install and test backflow prevention devices. A list of contractors who are qualified to install and test backflow prevention devices can be found on this page. |
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Contact InformationAmherstburg Building Department Office 519-736-5408 Email: backflow@amherstburg.ca |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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What is a cross connection?A cross connection is any connection, either actual or potential, between a potable water supply or system and a source of contamination or pollution. Backflow is the undesired reversal of water flow against the normal direction.
A backflow prevention device, sometimes called a backflow preventer, is a mechanical device that prohibits a backflow of contaminants from getting into the drinking water. Why do backflow prevention devices have to be tested regularly?Backflow prevention devices have internal seals, springs, and moving parts that are subject to fouling, wear, or fatigue. Therefore, backflow preventers have to be tested regularly to ensure that they are functioning properly. Typically, backflow preventers are tested once each year.
Generally, the owner of the facility or facility manager is responsible for having a backflow device tested. Who can test backflow prevention devices?Only a plumber who is a Certified Cross Connection Control Specialist and who has been certified by the Ontario Water Works Association is permitted to test backflow preventers located within the Town of Amherstburg.
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Notice of implementation of cross connection control program to protect the safety of drinking water |
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Take Notice that on January 23, 2012 the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg passed a by-law for the purpose of implementing a Cross Connection Control Program.
The purpose of the Cross Connection Control Program is to minimize the possibility of contaminants entering the plumbing systems within buildings and subsequently, entering the municipal drinking water supply. The Cross Connection Control Program encompasses all Industrial, Commercial and Institutional properties as well as large multi-residential buildings.
A Municipal Building Official will be conducting a survey of the plumbing systems within all Industrial, Commercial and Institutional properties as well as large multi-residential buildings during normal business hours to determine what steps, if any, are required to bring each property into compliance with the new by-law. The Building Official will inform each property owner in writing of the required action along with a reasonable amount of time to complete the work.
Each municipality has a duty of care to provide safe drinking water to its residents. Protecting drinking water quality is a top priority. The Cross Connection Control Program is a means of fulfilling this responsibility by reducing the possibility of the contamination of our drinking water.
Department of Development Services |
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Cross Connection Control By-law |
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CLICK HERE to view the Cross Connection Control By-law |
Telephone: Amherstburg Building Department Office 519-736-5408
Email: backflow@amherstburg.ca