CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL SURVEY

The Village mailed out a “Cross Connection Control Survey” form to all addresses in the Village of Beecher. Below is more information about the purpose of the survey. The survey includes only 4 questions and should take less than 5 minutes to complete.

TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY

    • Fill out the paper form you received in the mail or download the survey, complete and return it to the Village Hall or
    • Scan the QR Code above for a link to the online survey or
    • Click on the box above for a link to the online survey  
  • Why did I receive a water survey from the Village of Beecher?

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) requires every water supply provider to develop and implement a backflow prevention control program. The program mandates surveying all water customers every three years to identify and eliminate connections that could allow contaminants to accidentally flow back into the drinking water from sources such as fire protection sprinkler systems, boilers, lawn sprinklers and swimming pools.

The Village of Beecher’s Water Department is responsible for maintaining the Village’s water distribution system by providing residential, commercial and industrial public water supply users with water that is safe, clean and adequate in quantity and quality.

  • What is a cross connection?

A cross-connection is a connection between a drinking water supply and a non-drinking water source, where a contaminant could potentially enter the drinking water supply. Cross-connections should be protected by a valve called a backflow preventer.

  • What is a backflow preventer? A backflow preventer is a device that allows the water to only flow in one direction and prevents a pipe or device connected to the water supply line to allow water to flow back into the municipal supply system.
  • Who has responsibility for installing backflow preventers?

Property owners are responsible for installing, annual testing and maintaining backflow preventers. Water customers must contract with a licensed professional to perform the required annual tests and make any necessary repairs. Most plumbing contractors can install and repair backflow preventers and are certified to test them.

For any other questions regarding the survey, call 708-231-2029 and leave a message and someone from the Water Department will call you back.

Thank you for participating in the survey to keep our water supply healthy!