About
The Spokane Regional Cross Connection Control Chapter, known by most as SRC4, was formed in 1987 and is an organization whose goal is protecting drinking water from unprotected cross connections. The SRC4 accomplishes these goals by assisting water purveyors in implementing aggressive programs; providing education and training opportunities; establishing continuity of enforcement; increasing public awareness; acting as a resource center; providing technical assistance; and enforcement as a group rather than as individuals. SRC4 is a chapter member of the American Backflow Prevention Association. The committee supports ALL similar groups who have an interest in cross connection control.
SRC4 believes a lack of cross connection control and backflow protection is the biggest problem we have in this industry. Therefore, education is a key component of the committee’s activities. They have held various training sessions tailored for various water-related entities (irrigation, plumbers, plumbing inspectors, vendors, wastewater etc.). Many of these are done at no cost to the attendees. SRC4 has hosted annual seminars since 1993. In 1995, they hosted the largest to date American Backflow Protection Association Annual Conference.
The committee maintains a reference library including various manuals, videotapes, brochures, test kits, etc. These items are available to all members at no charge.
Public awareness is increased by displaying at trade shows, fairs, shopping malls etc. Various brochures and mail stuffers have also been published and distributed free to homeowners, plumbers, irrigation contractors, fire suppression contractors, etc. These brochures have paid big dividends in protecting the quality of drinking water and correct installation of backflow protection. One of the brochures “CAUTION” Your hose maybe hazardous to your health! Was sent to over 125,000 area residential homes.
SRC4 meets on a monthly basis and the meetings are open to non-SRC4 members. Communication and inter action among the attendees is emphasized. This is very beneficial especially to those who may have a particular cross connection control problem. Because of the diversified background and expertise of its membership, a satisfactory solution is generally the result of various problems.
SRC4 has grown into one of the most respected and successful cross connection control committees in the nation. The members becomes good friends, work well together, and are devoted to protecting the quality of drinking water. If you would like to be a part of this committee, please print out and send the application.