What is the legal basis for a local cross connection control program?

The Federal Safe Drinking Water Act sets the overall public health standards for public drinking water systems. The federal government has delegated authority for overseeing drinking water standards in the state to the California Department of Drinking Water. Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations requires every water purveyor to administer a cross connection control program that protects the potable water supply from potential sources of contamination.

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1. Why did I receive a notice from Ventura County Environmental Health Division?
2. My property recently went through a change of ownership, who do I contact to update owner information for my backflow device?
3. Can I view testing records for my backflow device?
4. Who can test the backflow assembly? Where can I get a list of certified testers?
5. What is a cross-connection?
6. What is the legal basis for a local cross connection control program?
7. What is backflow?
8. Why is backflow protection necessary?
9. What is a backflow assembly?
10. What happens if I do not comply with Ventura Water’s backflow & cross-connection requirements?