Module 1

Module Pages

• Learning Objectives
• Public Water Systems
• Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
• Cross-Connection Definition
• Cross-Connection Dangers and Concerns
• Typical Cross-Connections
• Actual and Potential Cross-Connections
• Types of Cross-Connections
• Potable Water
• Resultant Force and Backflow
• Types of Backflow
• Example of Reversal of Flow - Backflow Backsiphonage Case 1
• Example of Reversal of Flow - Backflow Backsiphonage Case 2
• Example of Reversal of Flow – Backflow Backsiphonage Case 3
• Example of Reversal of Flow – Backflow Backsiphonage Case 4
• Example of Reversal of Flow – Backflow Backsiphonage Case 5
• Example of Reversal of Flow – Backflow Backsiphonage Case 6
• Example of Reversal of Flow – Backflow Backpressure Case 1
• Example of Reversal of Flow – Backflow Backpressure Case 2
• Example of Reversal of Flow – Backflow Backpressure Case 3
• Example of Reversal of Flow – Backflow Backpressure Case 4
• Why Backflow Occurs 1
• Why Backflow Occurs 2
• Why Backflow Occurs 3
• Why Backflow Occurs 4
• Why Backflow Occurs 5
• Why Backflow Occurs 6
• Why Backflow Occurs 7
• Contaminants and Pollutants
• Factors That Create a Cross-Connection Incident 1
• Factors That Create a Cross-Connection Incident 2
• Why do Cross-Connections Exist?
• Why Do We Care About Cross-Connections?
• Where Are Cross-Connections Found?
• The Public Water System Distribution System
• The Public Water System Delivery of Potable Water
• Plumbing or Domestic Water Systems
• Fire Protection System
• Fire Pumps
• Gravity Water Storage Tanks
• Fire Department Connection
• Standpipe and Hose System
• Automatic Sprinkler Systems and Standpipe
• The Wet Pipe Automatic Sprinkler System
• The Dry Pipe Automatic Sprinkler System
• Deluge and Pre-action Automatic Sprinkler Systems
• Water Service Connections
• How to Combat the Dangers of Cross-Connections