Cross Connections Committee

Reports to: Technical and Standards Council

Responsibilities: To broaden the knowledge of water utility personnel responsible for the enforcement of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and State of Connecticut Public Health Code Regulations which apply to cross connections. To this end, it will undertake the following:

1. Introduce and provide technical assistance that will benefit the cross connection program of water purveyors of Connecticut.

2. Provide information and advice on issues regarding cross connections, including pending legislation.

3. Work with Federal, State and Local agencies on the enforcement of applicable Public Health Codes as well as noncompliance issues.

4. Preparation and revision of the Cross Connection Control Manual, in cooperation with the Water Supplies Section, Connecticut Department of Public Health and Addition Services.

5. Create and develop awareness programs through the dissemination of information for publication on cross connections.

6. Engage in activities that will assist a utility's cross connection program in complying with Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and State of Connecticut Public Health Code Regulations.