Cross Connection Control/Backflow Prevention Information
The South Carolina Department of Health And Environmental Control (SC DHEC) mandates that every public water system must initiate and maintain a viable cross connection control program.
Spartanburg Water began a Cross Connection Control/Backflow Program in the early 1980’s to ensure that our customers have safe, clean drinking water that meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements.
What Exactly Is "Cross Connection" and "Backflow"?
A cross connection is defined as any piping arrangement that allows the drinking water supply piping to be connected to a non-potable water source.
A backflow is any undesirable reversal of flow from the intended direction as the result of either: back siphonage (the reversal of flow due to negative piping pressures) or back pressure (the reversal of flow caused by pressure greater than the supply pressure).
The Cross Connection/Backflow Program at Spartanburg Water prevents the contamination of the drinking water supply in the event of a backflow.
Backflow Devices
There are many backflow assemblies and devices available to prevent a backflow from occurring.
Certain types of commercial and industrial backflow assemblies must be tested annually by a SC DHEC certified
tester. The current SWS Backflow Assembly Field Test Report is available for download in PDF format.
If you have any questions about the Spartanburg Water Cross Connection Control/Backflow Prevention Program for commercial, residential or any
other requirements for your location, please contact John Black, Cross Connection Control/Backflow Prevention Program Manager, at (864) 596-4923 ext. 110 or jblack@spartanburgwater.org.
SCDHEC Drinking Water Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Regulations