In accordance with Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regulations, Water Works District No. 3 of Rapides Parish manages a Backflow Prevention Program. This program protects the public water supply by preventing cross-contamination from backflow.
Backflow creates the potential for cross contamination, which is when water that has contacted chemicals or hazardous compounds is sucked back into our drinking water system.
Commercial customers are required to have backflow prevention based on hazards defined in Louisiana Uniform Construction Code. See table 608.19.1 below for full list of commercial customers and associated hazards.
Industrial, irrigation, and fire line services (per State Fire Marshal requirements) are required to have an approved backflow preventer installed and tested annually.
Customers with an auxiliary water supply or dual water lines, such as a well or pond, also are required to install and maintain backflow prevention assemblies.
To prevent backflow and protect the quality of our drinking water, customers are required to fill water vessels safely and comply with backflow regulations. Below are some common ways of preventing backflow.
Louisiana laws and regulations require customers with a backflow prevention device to have the system tested and inspected once a year. The inspection must be completed by a service provider certified to perform this type of work. For a list of certified plumbers, visit the LDH website. Once the test is complete, a copy of the inspection report must be submitted by email to jspurgeon@wwd3.com or mailed to our office.
Customers who fail to submit a passed inspection within the past 12 months may have their water service turned off until a passed inspection is received.
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