Cross Connection Control (Backflow) Program
The Village of Mokena utilizes an eco-friendly online cross connection control (backflow preventer) tracking program. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency requires every water supplier to develop and implement a comprehensive cross connection control program for the elimination of existing cross connections and prevention and protection from all future cross connections.
The contractor hired to oversee the Village of Mokena’s backflow program is Aqua Backflow, Inc., a national firm that specializes in cross connection control management. Aqua Backflow can be reached at 847-742-2296 with any questions. The Village can be reached at 708-479-3926. Visit the below websites for more information about Aqua Backflow and to find registered testing companies.
https://www.aquabackflow.com/backflow-testing-companies/ www.TrackMyBackflow.com
The Village of Mokena’s Cross Connection Control Program is designed to safeguard public health. We ask for your cooperation with our program, its enforcement, and any requests for information that come from Aqua Backflow or Utility staff.
Backflow preventers may be found at any number of locations on your water systems. Typically, most commercial customers will have backflow preventers just after the water meter and also on wet fire protection systems. They may also have lawn irrigation systems which require backflow protection. Note too, that there may be other water connections throughout commercial or industrial facilities that also require backflow protection.
Residential backflow preventers may exist or be required on lawn irrigation systems, wet fire protections systems, hot water heating (boiler) systems, swimming pool fills, water features, etc. Backflow preventers may also be required if there is another water source on the site such as a well, pond, river, etc.
Backflow preventers are the property of the water customer and the responsibility lies with the customer for annual testing and maintenance. The water customer must contract with a licensed tester to perform the required annual tests. Most local plumbers are certified to test backflow preventers.