COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BACKFLOW
As provided for in the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SWDA) (P.L. 93-523) enacted 1974 and as amended, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Drinking Water Regulation, 310 CMR 22.22, Sudbury Water District acting as a public drinking water supplier, has undertaken the primary responsibility for preventing water from unapproved sources, or any other substances, from entering the public potable water supply:
In compliance with these regulations, Sudbury Water District has contracted a Massachusetts certified cross connection surveyor to inspect and test commercial, industrial and institutional facilities connected to public water.
Testing Frequency:
- Reduced Pressure Backflow Preventer Device (RPBP) ⇒ Twice Per Year
- Double Check Valves Assembly (DCVA) ⇒ Once Per Year
- Seasonal Reduced Pressure Backflow Preventer Device (RPBP) ⇒ Once Per Year
Pursuant to Massachusetts Drinking Water Regulations, 310 CMR 22.22 (13)(b) in the event a backflow prevention device fails testing, as determined by the District or its agent, repair or replacement by a Massachusetts licensed plumber or in the case of fire protection a Massachusetts licensed fire sprinkler fitter / contractor must occur within 14 days of the initial inspection performed; within the same (14) calendar period the owner shall contact the Sudbury Water District directly by telephoning (978) 443-6602 to schedule re-testing of the repaired/replaced device.
A $75.00 fee is assessed upon each test and retest; refusal to observe backflow-testing and inspection may result in loss of water until corrective action is taken.