Cross Connection Control

Report operational water concerns (i.e. water leak, meter, pressure)

For urgent, after hours, matters contact 250-317-3250 
In the case of immediate danger call 911 

Cross Connection Control & Backflow Prevention

A Cross Connection Control Program (CCCP) helps establish protocols to protect the drinking water supply from potential contamination through cross connection and backflow. The District’s Permit to Operate (issued by the Interior Health Authority) requires the District to have a comprehensive CCCP. For More information on the District’s CCCP see the following:

Backflow prevention devices (BPD) such as approved double check valve assemblies, reduced pressure backflow assemblies and pressure vacuum breakers require frequent testing and inspections to ensure they are in good working order. BPD on residential fire suppression systems are required to be tested every three years. Commercial, industrial and institutional users require annual testing of all their BPD. Agricultural & seasonal irrigation services require testing every 3 years, however testing on agriculture and seasonal irrigation services is currently conducted by the District. Testing must be completed by an individual who is certified. Test results can be submitted to the District of Lake Country via email at engineering@lakecountry.bc.ca with attention to: Shelby McFarlane or through FAST software. 

Property owners should winterize their agricultural and/or seasonal irrigation backflow preventers to ensure functionality the following year. Watch the brief video below to learn how to winterize your backflow preventer on an agricultural property.