15 MAC Pt. 20, R. 1.8.2
Low Hazard Cross Connection
Cite as 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 20, R. 1.8.2
Low Hazard Cross Connection.
1.
A connection between a public water system and a service or other water system
not hazardous to health but not meeting established water quality standards for public
water systems and not cross connected within its system with a potentially dangerous
substance shall be considered a low hazard category cross connection. An
appropriate backflow prevention assembly or device recommended by the
Department for low hazard cross connections shall be installed except as provided in
section 104.02(2).
2.
Pursuant to Section 41-26-14(2)(b) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended,
the following cross connections shall be considered as low hazard posing a very low
risk and shall not be required to have a backflow preventer device:
a.
Any lawn sprinkler system or lawn irrigation system that is connected to a
public water system and was professionally installed regardless of whether
the system is underground or above ground or whether the system has pop-up
sprinkler heads.
b.
Any swimming pool that is connected to a public water system and was
professionally installed or any swimming pool that is connected to a public
water system and has a fill line with an anti-siphon air gap.
c.
Any water fountain or cooler that provides drinking water for human
consumption that is connected to a public water system and was
professionally installed.
d.
Any fire sprinkler system that contains only water or a dry pipe and no
chemicals that is connected to a public water system and was professionally
installed.
e.
Any commercial establishment that is connected to a public water system
that contains no cross connections directly with a dangerous or hazardous
substance or material.