Backflow Prevention
The City of Brantford adopted a Backflow Prevention Bylaw, on May 7th, 2007. This bylaw is applicable only to Industrial, Commercial and Institutional properties as well as Multi-Residential buildings having 4 or more stories. This bylaw was enacted to to protect the potable water supply from incidences of cross-contamination due to backflow.
Under certain conditions, the flow of water in a supply line can be reversed, and if this happens when connected to something containing non-potable water or chemicals, contaminants can flow backwards into the drinking water supply line, otherwise known as backflow.
NEW in 2012!
Backflow Prevention Course Re-Certification is a Mandatory Requirement
Starting January 1, 2012, the Ontario Water Works Association (OWWA) will require recertification for backflow testers after five years from date of certification. If you received certification prior to January 1, 2007 you will be required to attend a 16 hour seminar and pass the examination in order to retain your certificate as a "Backflow/Cross Connection Control Tester". Please check this link for more information or to register: http://www.mohawkcollegeenterprise.ca/en/event_list.aspx?groupId=5
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For more information about the Backflow Prevention Bylaw Contact Environmental Services at 519-759-1350
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