Protecting Our Public Water Supply…

Due to the potential for contamination of the public water supply system, please be advised that Federal, State and WJWW regulations require that you have a certified and tested backflow prevention device(s) in place if you currently have or plan to install systems/devices, in your home or on your property, including but not limited to the following: lawn/garden irrigation system, fire suppression system, fire hydrant, swimming pool, fountain, private well.  For New York State Department of Health regulation click here.

To comply with current regulations, the backflow prevention device(s) must be:

• Approved by WJWW for water services of any size with additional approval from the Westchester County Department of Health for water services of greater than 2 inches in size;
• Inspected by WJWW for water services of 2 inches and less;
• Inspected by design engineer for water services greater than 2 inches;
• Tested successfully by a certified backflow tester within the past 12 months (Backflow devices must be tested annually and the results submitted to WJWW

If you as a residential customer are unsure as to whether your property is in compliance with this regulation, please contact WJWW as soon as possible to have your situation assessed so as to avoid potential liability, violations and penalties.

Commercial/Industrial/Institutional customers please take note that backflow prevention is always required and regulations pertaining to your facilities/processes can involve many more factors, so please contact the WJWW with any questions regarding your particular situation.