What is a Cross-Connection?  A Cross-Connection is a direct arrangement of a piping that allows the potable water supply to be connected to a something that contains a contaminant. Each instance where water is used improperly may create the possibility of a backflow situation that threatens not only your health and safety, but that of many other customers and the integrity of our drinking water.

You should be aware that swimming pools, lawn sprinklers and improper use of garden hoses, just to name a few, are potential hazards that may easily result in water contamination.   Covington Ordinance #1098 requires an approved backflow prevention device be properly installed in all residential, commercial and industrial sites considered to be a potential hazard to the integrity of the water supply.

The City of Covington will test your device free of charge annually.  Following the inspection you will be notified if maintenance to your device is required.  Repair costs are the responsibility of the owner.

If you have any questions about cross-connections, please call the City of Covington Water Quality Division at 475-4965 and we will be happy to assist you.

Clean water is your business too.