The Ohio EPA requires public water suppliers to protect the public water system from cross-connections and backflow situations. Customers are responsible for eliminating hazards and installing backflow preventers as needed. The water supplier must perform annual inspections to verify compliance.
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Ohio EPA and local water department
Subject
Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control
Summary
The Ohio EPA requires public water suppliers to protect the public water system from cross-connections and backflow situations. Customers are responsible for eliminating hazards and installing backflow preventers as needed. The water supplier must perform annual inspections to verify compliance.