Cross Connection
Cross Connections
Maintaining the integrity of our public drinking water system.
In compliance with requirements by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), the Department of Public Works oversees Washington Township's Cross Connection program.
What is Cross Connections?
Residential Cross Connections
The residential program applies to single family homes and detached condos that are connected to public water.
Residential Cross Connections brochure PDF
SEE PHOTOS OF COMMON RESIDENTIAL BACKFLOW DEVICES
HydroCorp Residential Cross Connection information for Board of Trustees meeting 04/19/2023
Commercial Cross Connections
The commercial program applies to attached condos, apartments, and all non-residential buildings such as offices, stores, banks, or restaurants, that are connected to public water.
Washington Township Ordinance 186 states: "The Charter Township of Washington’s Department of Public Works is the agency responsible for administration and enforcement of this program to protect the Township’s public water main system (supply) from cross connections."
For additional assistance, contact Heather Berger in the Department of Public works:
(586) 786-0010 press 1211 or by email.
(source: Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Cross Connection brochure)
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