A suitable backflow prevention device shall be installed on each new water service connection and on each customer water service connection replaced after January 1, 2006. Replacement of a water service connection is defined as the removal and installation of the existing customer meter and service line.

Author: Joe Alan Power, Edgar K. Hughes, Dennis D. Harrison

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§22-23-33, 22-23-49, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6.

History: May 23, 1977; Repealed and readopted: January 4, 1989; October 31, 1990. Effective: December 5, 1990. Amended: Filed November 7, 2005; effective December 12, 2005. Amended: Filed December 18, 2008; effective January 22, 2008.