Frequently Asked Questions

Cross connection is a connection or pipe arrangement between a potable water supply and a private source of water. A hose is a common source of cross contamination. It connects to a potable water source and can easily be surrounded by contaminants such as detergent or fertilizer. The result of cross connection is backflow.

It is possible but it is not advised. If this is done a reduced pressure zone valve (RPZ valve) must be installed and inspected each year by a licensed cross connection inspector, with a report of the inspection filed each year with the EJ Water office. There is a substantial additional cost for installation and annual inspection of the RPZ valve.

Backflow is water of questionable quality or contaminants entering a public water supply system due to the reversal of water flow. If the water source that is connected to the hose, which is surrounded by detergent or fertilizer, experiences low pressure the flow of water is reversed.The chemicals from the detergent or fertilizer are then sucked into your home’s water source.

Yes, but only after the well has been abandoned.

In order to keep the area safe from the risks of backflow we send out a cross connection survey every other year along with our annual meeting packet to be sent back to us. We also keep the survey on our webpage so you can take it at any time. Our goal is to be aware of the risks of backflow that our posed in the area.

A hose bibb can be connected to your spigot to prevent backflow of your hose. Many homeowners are also installing backflow preventers at residential water meters.