City Council 2 3 2026 Agenda Item N 3 Introduction of Cross Connection Control and Backflow Pr

The City Council of Oxnard reviewed and recommended the introduction and waiver of the first reading of a proposed ordinance amending regulations related to cross connection control and backflow prevention standards. The ordinance updates the city's existing regulations to align with the California Cross Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH), which became the primary regulatory authority as of July 1, 2024. Key changes include adopting the CCCPH as the core governing standard, enhancing hazard assessment requirements, mandating customer access for assessments, and transitioning from paper to digital inspection and testing reports submitted via the water division's backflow portal. These measures aim to protect the city's potable water distribution system from contamination and pollution. The ordinance is expected to have no direct fiscal impact.