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Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook

Policy Handbook Updates

The Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) takes effect July 1, 2024. An FAQ on requirements effective July 1, 2024 is posted on the Guidance Documents.

The CCCPH has been updated to align specific due dates with the effective date of the CCCPH. The following are an updated CCCPH and log of all changes made:

The Division of Drinking Water, Cross-Connection Control Committee (Committee) is proposing additional minor changes to the CCCPH and intends to bring the changes to the State Water Board for adoption in a future board hearing. The following are a draft CCCPH and list of proposed changes:

The Committee is accepting comments regarding the proposed changes at backflow@waterboards.ca.gov. Comments unrelated to the proposed changes will be received but not addressed in the proposed update.

The Committee has released four Cross-Connection Control Plan (CCC Plan) templates, one for transient noncommunity water systems, one for nontransient noncommunity water systems, and two for small community water systems with less than 1,000 connections. The Committee is also working on the following additional guidance materials:

  • Training for water systems and stakeholders on the CCCPH - TBD
  • Guidance on the fire sprinkler requirements in the CCCPH - TBD

Comments and inquiries regarding the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook may be directed to: backflow@waterboards.ca.gov

Guidance Documents

Cross-connection Control Plan (CCCP) Templates

  • Community Water Systems (CWS) serving ≤200 connections (pdf) (Word)
  • Community Water Systems (CWS) serving 201–999 connections (pdf) (Word)
  • Nontransient Noncommunity (NTNC) Water Systems (pdf) (Word)
  • Transient Noncommunity (TNC) Water Systems (pdf) (Word)

Other Guidance Documents

View Rulemaking History.