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The Strathroy-Caradoc water distribution system is designed to supply drinking water from the distribution system into homes and businesses. Backflow occurs if the drinking water flows in the opposite direction - from homes and businesses back into our distribution system - which could result in pollution and contaminants entering our drinking water system.
To reduce the risk of backflow, the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc has amended Part 8 (Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention) of the Water By-law. The by-law is targeted at the higher risk establishments which include industrial, commercial, multi-residential, and institutional properties. However, some residential properties may also be affected by the bylaw.
The following references provide background and supporting documentation on the Strathroy-Caradoc Backflow program:
- Information for Homeowners (PDF [10 MB])
- Information for Industrial, Commercial, Institutional & Multi-Residential Property Owners (PDF [14 MB])
- Cross-Connection Survey Form (PDF [143 kB])
- Backflow Prevention Device Test Report (PDF [98 kB]) ***
***Note: The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc will accept Backflow Prevention Device Test Report Forms that have been deemed acceptable by neighbouring municipalities.