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Cross Connection Specialist Course

CA-NV AWWA Member $1,050 / Non-member $1,190

Attendance is mandatory.  In order to complete the course and to receive the specified amount of CEUs, students must attend 100% of allotted class time and successfully demonstrate their understanding of the material and information covered in this course through a final exam, with a score of at least 70%.  If a student misses any training time or scores 69% or lower on the final exam, the student will not receive a certificate of completion, and will only receive Contact Hours for instructional time received.

Refunds are not permitted within 15 days of the course.

Target Audience:
Backflow testers, water purveyors.

Textbook:
M14 Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control: Recommended Practices, 4th Edition (included).

Description:
This 36-hour course is the continuation of knowledge that is started as a certified backflow prevention assembly tester.  Additional emphasis is directed towards the identification, location and abatement of actual and potential cross connections.

As recycled water becomes an important resource to be utilized in the correct manner, the cross-connection control specialist will be integral to implementing changes protecting the potable water supply from being cross connected to recycled water sources.  Title 22, California Code of Regulations (rules and regulations regarding recycled water), does require that a recycled water system program be supervised by a cross-connection control specialist.

Student Outcomes:
Student shall be able to:

  • Explain hydraulic concepts of backsiphonage, backpressure and pressure drop
  • Identify cause of abnormal conditions using proper troubleshooting techniques
  • Identify acceptable/unacceptable backflow prevention installations
  • Explain reasons for using proper procedures

This course is Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm.
Earn 3.6 CEUs
Receipts for classes are from [email protected]
Instructor: Ron Hazzard

Parking:
Please park in Event Parking Lot - Lot C.  This parking is located on the North side of Ashford Street before you enter Cucamonga Valley Water District.  The classroom is located on the first floor of the Frontier Project.  The Frontier Project is the building located on your right when you enter the gate.

Reminder:
Lunch and breaks are on your own.
Dress in layers.
Bring paper and pencil.

COVID-19:
Please follow the health and safety guidelines of the county.

 
When
6/8/2026 7:30 AM - 6/12/2026 4:30 PM
Pacific Daylight Time
Where
California-Nevada Section Office 10435 Ashford Street, First Floor Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Registration
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Refund Policy

Requests for refunds and transfers must be made in writing and are subject to the following conditions: Full refund of fee paid (minus 25% handling fee) will be issued for cancellations received more than 15 days prior to class start date. All fees are non-refundable thereafter. Transfers are based on availability. No transfer requests will be authorized if they are not received more than 15 days prior to class start date. A 100% refund or credit of your registration fee will be issued if a class is canceled by the Section.

Transfer Policy

Requests for transfers must be made in writing and are subject to the following conditions: Transfers are based on availability.  No transfer requests will be authorized if they are not received more than 15 days prior to class start date.