Cross Connection Control Program

• Maintains a database of facilities, building owners and backflow prevention assemblies installed within the building along with a test history of each of those assemblies and notes from inspections.
• Maintains a database of certified testers and installers of backflow prevention assemblies.
• Ensures that equipment used by all certified installers and testers are calibrated annually.
• Conducts cross connection inspections of new and existing buildings within the City of Edmonton.
• Notifies our customers of past-due annual testing requirements.

Testing requirements

Backflow preventers shall be tested:

• Upon installation
• When cleaned, repaired or overhauled
• When relocated
• Annually
• As required by the regulatory authority

Test reports must be submitted to the Cross Connection Control office within 30 days of the test.

Resources

For property owners:

• Certified Backflow Tester List
• Backflow Brochure
• EPCOR's Cross Connection Control Procedure Guide

For certified testers:

• Backflow Prevention Test Report
• Example of a Completed Backflow Preventer Test Report - DCVA
• Example of a Completed Backflow Preventer Test Report - RP

Register with EPCOR as a Certified Backflow Tester

1. Download and electronically complete these forms:

• New Tester Information and Registration Form

2. Fax or email them to us.

• Fax: (780) 412-7835
• Email: epcorCCC@epcor.com  ​
  
  
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