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PURPOSE OF MANUAL

The purpose of this manual is to provide the public water systems and other stakeholders recommended best procedures and practices for the development, implementation, management, and enforcement of a comprehensive backflow prevention and cross-connection control program. The manual provides public water systems guidance regarding the installation of backflow prevention methods, devices, and assemblies installed on service line connections to the customer's plumbing system. The information contained in this manual guides those working in the public water system on how to safeguard water quality and ensure safe drinking water for consumers.