This learning event will provide water system operators the tools to develop and implement cross connection control plans. Participants will learn:      Skills and resources necessary to protect connections between the water system from any source of pollution or contamination due to back siphonage or back pressure to ensure that water quality standards and public health are maintained       A step-by-step walk through of the components of a Cross Connection Control Program including authorities, policies and ordinances       Accepting cross connection control assemblies        Conducting surveys for cross connections in the system       Installing backflow prevention       Training personnel to improve knowledge about Cross Connection Program implementation, enforcement and recordkeeping

Public water systems are required to provide safe drinking water. Methods for providing safe drinking water vary from system to system, but there are a handful of methods that apply to all systems. This workshop designed for operators and managers will cover the methods used by most water systems to ensure acceptable water quality. Participants will learn: The techniques and importance of coliform sampling The importance and methods for unidirectional flushing Disinfection basics Water storage tank cleaning and maintenance Cross connection prevention