A cross-connection is an actual or potential connection between the safe drinking water (potable) supply and a source of contamination or pollution. State plumbing codes require approved backflow prevention methods to be installed at every point of potable water connection and use. Cross-Connections must be properly protected or eliminated.

HydroCorp has been contracted by McFarland to assist with the Cross-connection Control (CCC) Program. The CCC program includes two parts: On-site inspections and testing of existing backflow prevention assemblies. The HydroCorp inspector will be conducting a visual inspection of the water uses outside of your home (outside spigots, lawn irrigation system, secondary sources of water, pools, etc.) and in the basement of your home (wash tubs, restroom fixtures, interior hose connections, etc.) to identify cross-connections that could possibly contaminate your drinking water or the public water supply.

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McFarland has had a CCC program for a number of years, which began with inspections of all of the commercial and industrial accounts. As a natural progression of our program we are now inspecting residential customers as required by the State.

All water customers (residential and nonresidential) connected to the public water supply are required to be inspected for cross-connections. Due to the total number of homes that shall be  inspected, not all inspections can be completed in 1 year. Therefore, the McFarland program is a 6-year program where all homes will receive the first inspection in any 1 year from 2021 thru 2026.

An average inspection normally takes from 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of your home/property.

Interior Inspections: YES – if you received a letter informing you to call and arrange for an appointment, someone over 18 must be home to allow our inspector to enter the home and complete the inspection. Water Customers can visit the www.watercustomer.com OR call toll free HydroCorp Hot-line (844) 493-7641.

Yes. We just need a name and number so that the inspector can contact you to set up a time that is convenient for you.

If you are the owner of the home being inspected, you are responsible for any needed repairs. Renters may have to refer to their lease agreements in order to determine whether they are responsible for repairs.

All HydroCorp inspectors wear photo ID badges during inspections and are prepared to provide appropriate documentation verifying their identities.

Yes. These inspections are conducted in order to ensure compliance with state regulations to maintain the safety of your drinking water.