Backflow Programs Committee

 
The purpose of this committee is to: (1) encourage and assist water utilities and other agencies having jurisdiction to begin, develop and refine cross-connection control programs; (2) Address specific conditions, piping arrangements, and water using equipment to determine appropriate backflow prevention guidelines; (3) Provide liaison with California and Nevada state health departments and other administrative authorities regarding the interpretation/development of respective regulations and formulation of guidelines; (4) Produce workshop/seminars on backflow prevention/cross connection control. The committee reports to the Water Distribution Division.

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Full NameCommittee PositionOrganization
Luis Huerta TorrezChairCity Of Sacramento Dept. Of Utilities
Jonathan GarciaVice ChairCalifornia Water Service Company
Paul H. Schwartz, P.E.Secretary 
Chris A. CastaingMemberSan Diego County Water Authority
Jeremy CoxMemberCity Of Pleasanton
Andrew DeGracaMemberSan Francisco Public Utilities Comm.
Sean DingmanMemberWebsoft Developers Inc
Dennis E. Elbe, IIMemberSouth Coast Water District
Timothy C. GuishardMemberTim Guishard Enterprises
Sean E. HintonMemberElk Grove Water Service
Robert T. HuizengaMemberBurbank Water & Power Dept.
Robert T. JanowskiMemberCity Of Napa
Darrell JohnsonMemberLas Virgenes Municipal Water District
Martin JohnsonMemberEl Dorado Irrigation District
Larry W. LyfordMemberHelix - Retired
Frederick J. MayoMemberCity Of Vallejo
Gustavo Orduno, Jr.MemberCoachella Valley Water District
Carl D. OttesonMember 
Jason N. SegalMemberCity Of Santa Cruz
Shailen TalatiMemberSan Francisco Public Utilities Comm.
Gina L. EnriquezStaffCalifornia-Nevada Section, AWWA
Steven J. GarnerStaffCalifornia-Nevada Section, AWWA