Links
The following links provide access to regulatory agencies, professional associations, and resources relevant to backflow prevention and cross-connection control.
Texas Regulatory Agencies
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)The state agency responsible for protecting Texas' human and natural environment.
- TCEQ — Backflow Prevention ProgramTCEQ's official backflow prevention licensing and program information.
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE)Licensing authority for plumbers in Texas.
Professional Associations
- American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA)International organization providing backflow prevention certification recognized in many states.
- American Water Works Association (AWWA)The authoritative resource on safe water for public health, the environment, and the economy.
- Texas Section AWWA (TAWWA)The Texas section of the American Water Works Association.
Additional Resources
- USC Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic ResearchResearch and technical resources on cross-connection control.
- EPA — Drinking WaterU.S. Environmental Protection Agency drinking water resources and regulations.