Cross Connection & Backflow Testing

Cross Connections

The West Knox Utility District established a Cross Connection Control Program to comply with the rules and requirements set forth by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Water Supply, which requires all water purveyors to provide the safest water possible.

This required the Utility to implement a policy that would best protect all customers in the West Knox Utility District jurisdiction from the possibility of contamination back siphoning into the water system.

West Knox Utility District’s Cross Connection Policy

Lawn Irrigation

West Knox Utility District requires that all customers with a lawn irrigation system have a reduced pressure backflow prevention device installed and tested initially and annually. Installation of all backflow prevention devices shall be in accordance with WKUD’s Cross Connection Control policy, specifications and all State regulations. The backflow prevention device must be before any tees or connections and shall be accessible at all times.

Commercial and Industrial

West Knox Utility District requires that all commercial and industrial facilities have a reduced pressure backflow prevention device installed and tested initially and annually. Installation of all backflow prevention devices shall be in accordance with WKUD’s Cross Connection Control policy, specifications and all State regulations. A reduced pressure backflow prevention device is required on all domestic water lines, lawn irrigation systems and before any tees or connections. A double- check backflow prevention device is required on all fire lines and fire systems.

Backflow Testing

Presently, West Knox Utility District charges $ 50.00 (fifty dollars) to test each backflow preventer. Alternately you may wish to have your backflow prevention device tested by someone else. This is permissible provided that the device is tested by a State certified technician or plumber. The test results and proof of certification shall then be forwarded to WKUD within 10 business days of the test.

For more information about Backflow Preventers, please call:
Jason Trammell – OR – Dustin Bolen
865-690-2521 ext. 210
backflow@wkud.com

For more certified testers see the link below:

Certified Backflow Testers

Website Accessibility Policy

West Knox Utility District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, West Knox Utility District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at 8656902521

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

West Knox Utility District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, West Knox Utility District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at 8656902521.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.