What is a cross-connection charge?
Cross Connection Control Device Requirements – Title 17 of the California Administrative Code may require the installation and annual testing of a cross-connection control device on your water service. Prior to the installation of your new service, a technician from the District will contact you and/or inspect your property to see if a device is required and will inform you of his/her finding. If the device is required, the cost of the parts, installation, and initial testing will be your responsibility. These costs are over and above the District’s normal connection charge. These devices must be tested upon installation and annually thereafter. The District will add $6.00 to your bimonthly water bill to pay for the testing. All commercial accounts are required to have cross connection control devices. Also, properties with a private well are required to have the device unless the well is rendered inoperable or abandoned per Shasta County standards. Cross connection control devices are
