In accordance with the Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations, Loveland Water and Power is required to implement a Cross Connection Control Program (CCCP) to protect the public water distribution system from possible contamination.
The Health Department regulations require water utilities to protect distribution systems through the use of valves called backflow prevention devices/assembly. The regulations require that these devices and assemblies be tested and maintained at least annually by a certified cross connection control technician.
The type of backflow prevention assembly needed will depend on how the water is used within your plumbing.
Backflow Device Testing and Maintenance
Maintenance
Commercial, multi-family and dedicated irrigation backflows are required by Colorado Law to have annual backflow prevention testing.
Single-family homeowners are also encouraged to have backflow prevention assemblies tested annually.
Loveland Water and Power
200 North Wilson Avenue
Loveland, CO 80537
For questions or concerns: (970) 962-3721
Testers
Submitting a backflow report on behalf of a Loveland customer? Please send reports to the email or mailing address above after double checking our water service map to confirm the customer address is in our service area. Loveland addresses may also be served by Little Thompson Water District or the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District.
Approved Backflow Assemblies
Colorado law requires water utilities to protect distribution systems by promoting the proper installation and guidelines backflow prevention assemblies, to their customers. The Colorado Water Quality Division has identified approved backflow assemblies for use in Colorado. Approved assemblies are marked with the ASSE or USC stamping. Customers should be aware that both approved assemblies and unapproved devices are on the market.
