Complete, CCCPH-compliant cross-connection control program development — from CCC Plan to hazard assessments to backflow program management — for small and medium community water systems.
A cross-connection is any physical connection — actual or potential — between a public water system's distribution piping and a source of contamination or non-potable water. Without proper protection, backflow through an uncontrolled cross-connection can introduce contaminants into the drinking water supply, creating an immediate public health risk.
A Cross-Connection Control program is the system-wide framework your water system uses to identify, assess, and protect against these hazards. Under the CCCPH, every community water system (CWS) in California is required to maintain an active, documented, and enforced CCC program — regardless of system size.
A compliant CCCPH program must include:
We handle the entire program — from initial compliance gap assessment through DDW Plan submission and ongoing coordinator support.
California's prior Title 17 cross-connection regulations dated to 1987. The new CCCPH — adopted under AB 1671 and effective July 1, 2024 — represents the most significant overhaul of California backflow prevention requirements in decades.
The CCCPH specifies exactly what a CCC Program Plan must contain. Plans drafted under Title 17 do not meet these requirements and must be rewritten. DDW district offices are actively reviewing CCC Plan submissions.
All user premises must be assessed for cross-connection hazard level. Systems must document the process, findings, and required protections for every connection — regardless of system size.
Beginning July 1, 2026, all backflow testers must be certified by a SWRCB-recognized organization. By July 1, 2027, only ANSI-accredited certifying organizations qualify. Systems relying on uncertified testers will fall out of compliance.
DDW district offices are actively reviewing CCC Plan submissions. Deficient or missing plans can trigger compliance orders, inspection findings, and public notification requirements.
Our process is designed to produce SWRCB-ready documentation — structured for DDW review and audit-ready from day one.
A complete, SWRCB-submittable Cross-Connection Control Program Plan document meeting all CCCPH Section 3.1.4 requirements — formatted for DDW District Office submission.
Field-ready or remote-ready Hazard Assessment forms and completed surveys for all user premises, categorized by hazard level with required protection specifications.
A structured backflow prevention assembly inventory tracking device location, type, hazard rating, test history, and next test due date.
On-call guidance for your designated CCC Program Coordinator, including response protocols, documentation review, and DDW communication support.
CCCPH-required customer education materials — ready to include in billing inserts, your website, or annual mailings.
Documentation structure and templates that meet CCCPH Section 3.5.1 recordkeeping requirements — organized for routine DDW audits and sanitary surveys.
The CCCPH specifically requires that cross-connection control work be performed by certified specialists. An improperly designed CCC program creates public health exposure, DDW compliance risk, and legal liability for the water system.
AWWA CCCS #2983 — Nationally recognized CCC credential qualifying under CCCPH Section 3.4 certifying organization requirements.
California Grade D5 — The highest level of California distribution certification. CCC work reviewed with full distribution system context.
California T2 — Additional qualification for systems with treatment components that interact with cross-connection risk.
Hands-on experience with small and medium water systems throughout California and Nevada — mutual water companies, HOA systems, and community water systems under 1,000 connections.
Aqua Solutions Consulting serves public water systems throughout Southern California and Nevada — with most program development work available remotely statewide.
Crestline, Running Springs, Blue Jay, Cedarpines Park, Camp Nelson area. San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Los Angeles County mountain communities.
Henderson, Boulder City, and surrounding communities. Nevada BSDW regulatory framework and Nevada-specific compliance requirements.
CCC Program Plan development, Hazard Assessment form preparation, BPA inventory setup, and SWRCB documentation can be delivered entirely remotely throughout California and Nevada.
Yes. The CCCPH applies to all community water systems (CWS) and non-transient non-community water systems (NTNCWS), regardless of size. There is no small-system exemption. Aqua Solutions Consulting specializes in right-sized programs for systems exactly like yours — without the overhead of a large consulting firm.
No. Title 17 cross-connection regulations are no longer operative following CCCPH adoption on July 1, 2024. Your existing program must be reviewed and updated to meet CCCPH requirements — including a new CCC Plan format, updated hazard assessment protocols, and revised tester certification standards. A Title 17-era program will not pass a DDW sanitary survey review.
Existing community water systems were required to submit a CCCPH-compliant CCC Plan by July 1, 2024. If your system has not yet submitted a compliant plan, you may currently be in violation. Contact us immediately — we can assess your current compliance status and expedite a compliant plan and DDW submission.
Yes. Most CCC program development work — including the Program Plan document, Hazard Assessment forms, BPA inventory templates, and recordkeeping setup — can be completed entirely remotely. On-site hazard assessments are available throughout Southern California. For Nevada systems, remote service is our standard delivery method.
Timothy J. Healy holds the AWWA Cross-Connection Control Specialist (CCCS #2983) certification — the nationally recognized credential for CCC program professionals. He also holds California Grade D5 Distribution and T2 Treatment operator licenses and the AWWA Water Efficiency Practitioner (WEP) certification, with 20+ years of field experience with small and medium public water systems in California and Nevada.
Whether you need a complete CCC Program Plan built from scratch, a Title 17 program updated for CCCPH compliance, or ongoing CCC Program Coordinator support — Aqua Solutions Consulting has the credentials and experience to get your system compliant and inspection-ready.
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