The New York State Department of Health requires that all back-flow prevention devices be inspected and tested annually to insure continued reliability.

The purpose of these back-flow prevention devices is to protect the Village water supply from contaminants. Failure or malfunction of the check valves in the back-flow prevention device may result in the return of pesticides, lawn fertilizers, pool chemicals, or other contaminants into the Village water mains in the event of a sudden drop in the system pressure. (Chapter 1, Part 5, Section 5-1.31 of the State Sanitary Code).

Following is a listing of New York certified back-flow device testing companies available for making the inspection. They will test your device(s) and provide you with a copy of the New York State Department of Health Report on Test and Maintenance Form (DOH-1013).

We would appreciate your cooperation in this matter; you must have your back-flow devices tested before September 1, 2001. Homeowners who do not comply by the deadline indicated may be subject to a fine and/or the shut-off of the service line to their lawn sprinkler system.

PLEASE NOTE: There are numerous homes in the Village that has two back-flow devices installed. One is for the domestic line, the other is for the sprinkler system. If you have two devices, both must be tested. Most complaints the Sands Point Water Department receives about inadequate water pressure is a direct result of the lack of testing and maintenance of the back-flow device on the domestic service. Please have both devices tested and serviced.

Rain Sensors must also be inspected and certified to assure proper operation.

If you have any questions, please contact the Water Department at 883-3491.