Cross Connection Control Program

The Cross Connection Program is responsible for ensuring potable water provided by the City remains safe throughout the water distribution system and is protected from “backflow events.” (an undesirable reversal of potentially contaminated water from a customer to the City’s system.)

This protection is achieved through the installation of backflow devices or assemblies after each metered service or the right-of-way for dedicated fire service lines. For most residential customers, backflow protection is provided by a dual check device in the meter box. For other services with higher risk, testable backflow assemblies are installed and required by Raleigh City Code to be tested by a Certified Tester.

Failing to adequately prevent or control backflow events could have significant negative health and economic impacts, as evidenced by the Corpus Christi, TX incident in December 2016.

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Find a Certified Tester
• Testing Schedule
• Submit a Test Report
• Irrigation Systems
• Exemptions & Extensions
• The Certification of Compliance application is no longer used with Raleigh Water’s Plan Review. The information is required during the review process and captured on the permit card.