[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” css=”.vc_custom_1758284918668{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/physical-connection-banner.jpg?id=8556) !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Physical Connections” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:50px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][breadcrumb-shortcode][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Physical Connections” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Plumbing cross connections are actual or potential connections between a potable and non-potable or unapproved water supply and constitute a significant public health hazard and are controlled by the use of backflow prevention valves.<\/p>\n
This program protects the public water system from contamination by an unapproved water supply by requiring installation and testing of backflow prevention devices (double check valve assemblies and reduced pressure zone backflow preventers) installed on the public supply lines where they enter facilities, generally near the water meter on domestic lines and before the alarm check and siamese connection for fire lines.<\/p>\n
Testing must be completed by a certified tester with a valid backflow prevention device tester certificate.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Forms & Permits” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1756993791677{padding-right: 15px !important;}”]New Jersey regulations require a physical connection permit be obtained by the owner of a facility containing an unapproved water supply and a public community water supply (Permits are not required for private residences). The permit has to be renewed annually and requires each backflow prevention device covered by the permit to be tested quarterly. To apply for a Physical Connection Permit, complete the appropriate application forms (below). Further information on cross connection control is available in the EPA Cross Connection Control Manual (below).<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Permit Renewal – Steps and Requirements” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”800″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Permit Renewal” tab_id=”permit-renewal”][vc_column_text css=””]An online processing service must be used for permit renewals to be submitted through the Department\u2019s\u00a0\u201cNJDEP Online\u201d<\/a> Business Portal. If you currently use the Portal, you will be able to add the service to your current profile. If you have not previously used the Portal you will need to register at which time you may find additional services that will benefit you. Payment of the fee is required to be done with either a credit card or an E-Check.<\/p>\n FAQ\u2019s: Online Renewal and Quarterly Services\u00a0<\/i><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”800″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Online Permitting Process” tab_id=”online-permitting-process”][vc_column_text css=””]The online permitting process will consist of two processes \/ services:<\/p>\n To facilitate the automatic approval of a permit renewal the results of the quarterly tests showing that all devices have been working correctly will need to be submitted by the Certified Tester in advance of the submission of the renewal application.<\/p>\n A service to allow a permittee to add a new device to an existing permit or apply for a new permit will not be available, but if an existing \u00a0device is replaced as part of a repair or maintenance this is able to be reported.<\/p>\n An overview of the Online Permit Process can be obtained from our Overview of ePermitting <\/i><\/a> document.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”800″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Before Submitting a Permit Renewal” tab_id=”before-submitting-permit-renewal”][vc_column_text]Prior to the submission of a Permit Renewal the Owner of the Facility needs to:<\/strong><\/p>\n As specific guidance documents are developed the appropriate links will be provided on this page. Therefore please check back periodically.<\/p>\n If you would like us to contact you by email as additional information and when the services are made available please\u00a0email<\/a>\u00a0us.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”800″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Certified Agencies” tab_id=”certified-agencies”][vc_column_text css=””]Certified Agencies<\/strong>\n
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\nTo facilitate the submission of the Quarterly Test Results, the Department needs to maintain a database of the backflow prevention device testers that are certified to test the devices. Therefore effective December 2013 the Certifying Agencies shall submit electronically their list of Certified Testers using the following spreadsheet to\u00a0physicalconnection@deptest.nj.gov<\/a>\u00a0at least once a year.<\/p>\n