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Rules & Regulations Below are links to pages containing government rules and regulations, both state and federal, which impact the backflow industry. this section is updated often - be sure to check back for the latest developments affecting our industry.  Federal
 Delaware (DE)
Illinois (IL)
New Jersey (NJ)
New York (NY)
Pennsylvania (PA)
Do you know of any rules & regulations that we do not feature here? Click here to submit your knowledge and hyperlinks. Federal
| The official Cross Connection Control Page of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/crossconnectioncontrol/index.html
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is the main federal law that ensures the quality of Americans' drinking water. Under SDWA, EPA sets standards for drinking water quality and oversees the states, localities, and water suppliers who implement those standards.
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/sdwa/index.html
The National Water Quality Inventory Report to Congress (305(b) report) is the primary vehicle for informing Congress and the public about general water quality conditions in the United States. This document characterizes our water quality, identifies widespread water quality problems of national significance, and describes various programs implemented to restore and protect our waters.
http://www.epa.gov/305b/
| Delaware (DE)
| | Delaware Regulations Governing a Detailed Plumbing Code
http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title16/4000/4400/4455.shtml Chapter 5, Water Plumbing, and Waste from the DHSS
http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/hsp/files/99fdcodechap5rev.txt Back to top | Illinois (IL)
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| | Frequently Asked Questions about Physical Connections in NJ.
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/watersupply/faq_physconn.htm NJ State Forms used for backflow prevention.
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/watersupply/forms.htm#phyconn NJ Water Supply Physical Connection Permit Main Page
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/watersupply/physconnpermit.htm Back to top | New York (NY)
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| The definition of a Cross Connection according to the Pennsylvania Code can be found here:
http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/025/chapter109/s109.1.html
This section of the PA Code explains: A public water system may not be designed or constructed in a manner which creates a cross-connection.
http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/025/chapter109/s109.608.html
This section of the PA Code provides further details on rules and regulations governing backflow prevention.
http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/025/chapter109/s109.709.html
Chapter 109 of the Pennsylvania Code which covers drinking water.
http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/025/chapter109/chap109toc.html#109.6. Back to top |
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