Office of Operations - Drinking Water
Backflow Compliance Program

Administrative Offices – 651 14th Street, Atlanta, GA 30318

In accordance with the Georgia Safe Drinking Water Act of 1977; the Georgia Rules for Safe Drinking Water; the Georgia State Plumbing Code; and the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances; the City of Atlanta Office of Drinking Water has established policies and procedures for the protection of the Atlanta potable water supply system through a “Cross-Connection and Backflow Prevention Program” by containment.

These policies and procedures along with applicable codes, rules and regulations are intended specifically to provide reasonable and required protection for the Atlanta Water Supply System against contamination and/or pollution resulting from backflow and/or back siphonage through cross-connection and/or controlled plumbing connections.

Additional Links:

General:
Regulations – Federal, State and Local Code of Ordinances
Frequently Asked Backflow Prevention Questions
Educational Information and References

Backflow Assembly Testers
Requirements for Testers
List of Registered Backflow Assembly Testers (PDF)