Backflow Prevention Cross Connection Control


The North Dakota Statutes (North Dakota Administrative Code 33.1-17-01-19) require that water suppliers provide cross-connection control within their own water supply systems. Commercial and residential facilities are required to protect the potable water supply in accordance with the local jurisdictional plumbing code. If there is not a local code, the North Dakota Plumbing Code applies.

There are two types of Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control Programs.

Containment Program:
Under the Containment Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control Program, public water systems will be required to survey the system and identify all potential cross connections that occur within publicly owned buildings or property (city hall, fire station, etc.) and ensure all such hazards are protected by means of the proper backflow prevention device or assembly. This program only applies to publicly owned buildings or facilities unless the PWS is made aware of an existing cross connection. Known cross connections fall under the authority of the Containment Program as necessary for the protection of public health. This program is required.

Comprehensive Program:
Under the Comprehensive Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control Program, public water systems will be required to survey the system and identify all potential cross connections (car washes, restaurants, apartment buildings, etc.) and ensure all such hazards are protected by means of the proper backflow prevention device or assembly. This program is voluntary.

This page will provide you with the tools, references, and guidance documents necessary to design and implement your community’s Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control Program. Appendix F is no longer applicable to the state of North Dakota, and has therefore been removed.

Please submit program templates and annual reports to: DEQ-MF-Inspection@nd.gov

Upcoming Trainings:

Backflow Tester Certification: July 8-12, 2024 @ Bismarck, ND

Backflow Bootcamp: July 15-17, 2024 @ Dickinson, ND

For more information, visit: https://backflowpreventionservices.com/

*Backflow Prevention trainings qualify as continuing education credits for water and wastewater operators. Small system operators may also qualify for operator reimbursement for bootcamp trainings.*

Division of Municipal Facilities Employee Email List (click to expand)

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Last Name First Name E-Mail Address Program Phone
Allery Ryan rjallery@nd.gov MF Clean Water SRF 701-328-5294
Bruschwein David dbruschw@nd.gov Municipal Facilities Division 701-328-5259
Carman Patty pcarman@nd.gov Municipal Facilities Division 701-328-5251
Christianson David David.Christianson@nd.gov MF Drinking Water 701-328-5178
Dunbar Megan msdunbar@nd.gov MF Operator Training & Inspection 701-328-1427
Fisher Shannon smfisher@nd.gov MF Drinking Water SRF 701-328-5220
Friesz Roxela rFriesz@nd.gov MF Drinking Water 701-328-5297
Heinle Shawn swheinle@nd.gov MF Operator Training & Inspection 701-328-6627
Herreid Stacey sherreid@nd.gov MF Drinking Water 701-328-5287
Ihsan Hamid hihsan@nd.gov MF Operator Training & Inspection 701-328-5413
Lee Laura llee@nd.gov Municipal Facilities Division 701-328-6628
Letzring Brianna bletzring@nd.gov MF Drinking Water SRF 701-328-9095
Martin Shawn srMartin@nd.gov MF Clean Water SRF 701-328-5212
Murray Mitch mjMurray@nd.gov MF Drinking Water SRF 701-328-5250
Papalichev Hristo hpapalichev@nd.gov MF Drinking Water SRF 701-328-5223
Peltier Danielle dspeltier@nd.gov MF Drinking Water SRF 701-328-5279
Peters Bryce bpeters@nd.gov MF Operator Training & Inspection 701-328-5209
Schafer Jacob jrschafer@nd.gov MF Operator Training & Inspection 701-328-6375
Schmitt Bryan brschmitt@nd.gov MF Drinking Water SRF 701-328-5299
Stoppler Sharmaine sstopple@nd.gov MF Clean Water SRF 701-328-5238
Tillotson LeeAnn ltillots@nd.gov MF Drinking Water 701-328-5293
Tokach-Duran Elizabeth etokachduran@nd.gov MF Clean Water SRF 701-328-5256
Trythall Mike mtrythal@nd.gov MF Drinking Water 701-328-5269
Uhlman James jUhlman@nd.gov MF Drinking Water SRF 701-328-5163
Veach Nym nveach@nd.gov MF Drinking Water 701-328-6624
Von Wahlde Joseph Joseph.VonWahlde@nd.gov MF Drinking Water 701-328-5207
Wahl Evan emWahl@nd.gov MF Clean Water SRF 701-328-5278
Washek Sandra swashek@nd.gov MF Drinking Water 701-328-5190
Wavra Greg gwavra@nd.gov MF Drinking Water 701-328-5224
Wellman Aaron adwellman@nd.gov MF Drinking Water SRF 701-328-5284
Wingerter Vance vance.wingerter@nd.gov MF Operator Training & Inspection 701-328-5175