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- Cross-Connection & Backflow Prevention By-Law -

IMPORTANT NOTICE !

CROSS-CONNECTION AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION BY-LAW

The City of Orillia has adopted a prevention program with the intent being to ensure the municipal water system is protected from pollutants and contaminants which could result in serious health effects, emergency measures, disruption of service, and liability with the violation of the Ministry of Environment Safe Drinking Water Act.

The by-law has set requirements for the items below.

1)         All Commercial Water Billing Accounts (WC)
2)         All private fire hydrants attached to the City water system
3)         All lawn sprinkler systems connected to the City water system

All Commercial Water Billing Account (WC) were required to have a Cross-Connection Inspection Report completed by June 30, 2007.

All owners of private fire hydrants are required to submit Annual Inspection Reports. The first report was to be submitted by August 1, 2007.

All owners of lawn sprinkler systems must comply with current plumbing code requirements. Effective dates for compliance are noted in the by-law.

The City of Orillia website (www.city.orillia.on.ca) will provide all necessary documentation on the requirements for compliance in ensuring a safe and secure potable water system. Please review the Cross-connection and Backflow Prevention By-law for complete details.

An information package is available on the City’s website (www.city.orillia.on.ca) or available for pickup at the Wastewater Treatment Centre, 40 Kitchener St. or the Municipal Operations Centre, 20 James St. This package will provide documentation needed to meet the requirements of the by-law.

As we are all users of the municipal water system, it is the intent of the City to provide a comprehensive approach to ensure the safety of our potable drinking water system.

For further questions, please contact Andrew Schell, Manager, Environmental Services at (705) 325-7551.

August 20, 2010

Please click here >> for a copy of the Cross-connection and Backflow Prevention By-law.   

Please click here for a copy of
Council report PW-06-057>> or
Council report PW-08-012>>

Please click here >> for FORMS.

Other Links

American Backflow Prevention Association - Frequently Asked Questions >>

 

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