1. (1) Under Section R309-105-12, the Drinking Water Board has adopted certain cross-connection control and backflow prevention requirements for public water systems. That rule includes certain training, examination, and certification requirements for persons involved in cross-connection control and backflow prevention programs.

2. (2) The purpose of this rule is to:

   1. (a) establish standards and procedures for the training, examination, and certification of persons engaged in the following:

      1. (i) administration of cross-connection control programs for public water systems;
      2. (ii) testing of backflow prevention assemblies; and
      3. (iii) instruction, examination monitoring, and proctoring for backflow prevention assembly tester certification;
   2. (b) establish certification fee requirements; and
   3. (c) establish the Cross-Connection Control Advisory Committee and their responsibilities.

KEY: drinking water, cross-connection control, backflow prevention assembly tester

Date of Last Change: November 19, 2025

Notice of Continuation: February 10, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-4-104(4)(a); 63G-3