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Cross-Connection Control and Backflow

What is a cross-connection?
A physical connection between potable water and an actual or potential contamination hazard that could make the water unsafe to drink. Wherever there is a cross-connection, there is a potential threat to public health from contaminants.

Common cross-connections:
• Garden hose: Backflow can occur at your home if you leave a garden hose turned on and submerged in a swimming pool, insert it into your car’s radiator to flush out the antifreeze, or attach it to an insecticide sprayer. That material could siphon back into your potable water.

• Private well: Backflow can also occur from an untreated water supply, such as a private well, if the well plumbing is connected to the potable-water-supply plumbing. The untreated water could be pumped into the potable-water supply serving your home and into the public water system.

• Lawn sprinkler system: TCEQ regulations require that all lawn sprinkler systems be connected through a backflow-prevention assembly—without which, the stagnant water, and anything in it, from the sprinkler system could be drawn into the potable-water supply for your home. 

​​What is backflow?
Water flowing in the opposite of its intended direction, either from a loss of pressure in the supply lines or an increase in pressure on the customer’s side. When the water backflows it can carry contaminants with it into the water lines.

How can backflow be prevented? Backflow into a potable-water system can be prevented by using a backflow-prevention assembly, or an air gap, which is a physical separation between the water supply and a potential source of pollution. Licensed professionals as well as your public water system are responsible for determining the type of backflow-prevention assembly required, based on the degree of hazard.

Testing backflow-prevention assemblies
Because backflow-prevention assemblies are mechanical assemblies that can fail, the TCEQ requires testing of all backflow-prevention assemblies at installation by a TCEQ-licensed tester. Backflow-prevention assemblies installed to protect against any health hazard must be tested annually.

For more information visit TCEQ
Backflow Tester Information
All backflow prevention assembly testers (BPAT) are required to register annually in person with the Seis Lagos Utility District (the "District").  A $25.00 registration fee must be paid to the District prior to testing any assemblies in the District.  Payment methods accepted: Cash, check or money order.  Check or money order must be made payable to the "Seis Lagos Utility District 2730 Country Club Road, Ste. E-1, Lucas, TX 75002."  ​
Required Documentation:
  • Completed Backflow Registration Form
  • Annual Registration Fee - $25.00
  • Valid Drivers License / Gov't Issued ID
  • Company's General Liability Insurance
  • Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) License
  • Annual Gauge Calibration Form
  • Fire Sprinkler Certificate (SCR)
  • Fire Company Letterhead Showing Fulltime Employment​
Backflow Tester Registration Form
This is a list of Backflow service providers who have worked and registered with the District in the past.  The District strives to maintain an accurate list of backflow service providers. However, the customer is required to verify with their chosen providers if they are currently registered with the District.  BPAT Reports submitted by testers not current with their registration will not be accepted by the District.
3-15-23_backflow_registration_form.pdf
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tester_list_7.24.23.pdf
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Seis Lagos Utility District TCEQ BPAT Maintenance Report
tceq-20700.pdf
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    • BOARD ELECTIONS
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    • Office Information
  • OPEN RECORDS REQUEST
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    • Cold Weather Tips
    • Annual Water System Maintenance
    • Water Quality Report
    • Drainage Easements
    • Hydrant Flushing
    • Leak Relief Policy
    • Report Light Outage
    • If You Think you Have A Leak
    • Moving into district
    • Moving Out of the District / Service Termination
    • Contractor Agreement and List of Registered Contractors
    • Backflow form and list of providers
    • Rates and Policies
    • Personnel
    • Mailed Statements
    • Fire Protection
  • News and Notices
    • 2025 Bond Election Information
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    • Defend Your Drains
    • Water Conservation / Drought Contingency
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