35th Annual Cross Connection Control Conference
Held February 2-4, 2025 in St. Augustine Beach, the Annual Cross-Connection Control Conference is designed to assist you in identifying and solving problems encountered in your cross-connection control program.
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Registration rates and deadlines
| Early Bird Registration Fee (Deadline: Oct. 1, 2024) | $400.00 |
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| Regular Registration Fee (Deadline: Dec. 15, 2024) | $450.00 |
| Late Registration Fee (after Dec. 15, 2024 deadline) | $500.00 |
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests received after January 17, 2025 will not be refunded.
Tentative Agenda
Sunday February 2, 2025
3:00 – 6:00 PM
Registration/Check-in
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Meet and Greet
Evening reception with bar service and light appetizers
DAY ONE: Monday February 3, 2025
7:30 AM
Registration/Check-in/Breakfast/Exhibits Open
8:30 AM
Opening Remarks
Andrew Campbell – OPWD Director
8:45 AM
Session 1
Steve Fox – South Carolina Dept of Environmental Service | “Backflow 101”
9:45 AM
Break in Exhibit Area
10:15 AM
Session 2
Efrain Torres – Houston Public Water | “Houston Public Water CCC Program”
11:05 AM
Session 3
Erick Velazquez – City of Altamonte Springs | “The Inventory is in, What’s Next-Lead & Copper Rule”
11:55 AM
Lunch and Exhibits (Lunch Provided)
1:00 PM
Session 4
Jim Purzycki – BAVCO | “What goes into the price of BF Parts? Why so expensive?”
1:50 PM
Session 5
Lexie Krupske – RPZ Flow | “Efficiency Tactics for Backflow Professionals”
2:40 PM
Break in Exhibit Area
3:10 PM
Session 6
Henry Chang – University of Southern California FCCCHR | Evolution of the Field Testing Procedures
4:00 PM
Session 7
Robert Bird – Palmetto Alliance Institute | “Bridging the Educational Gap”
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Exhibitor’s Reception – Please Join us for Networking and Evening reception
DAY TWO: Tuesday February 4, 2025
8:00 AM
Breakfast/Networking in Exhibits Area
8:30 AM
Session 8
Carroll ‘Chip’ Matthews – WSSC Laurel, MD | Gaining Compliance Through Plan Review & Field Inspections
9:30 AM
Break in Exhibit Area
10:00 AM
Session 9
Kathy Riley – Charlotte Water | Politics: “How it can kill your CCC Program if you are not paying attention”
11:00 AM
Awarding of Certificates and Door Prizes
12:00 PM
Adjourn
FDEP OCP CEU forms for DW, WW, DS will be available via the event app and QR code on the final day of the conference. Certificates are only issued to those who complete FDEP OCP CEU forms at the end of the conference.
No FLBPR credits are offered for this year’s conference.
Exhibitor Information
Benefits of Exhibiting at the CCC Conference
Dedicated Exhibitor showcase: Engage directly with attendees during exclusive exhibit hours, maximizing your visibility and interaction.
Exhibitor Recognition During Sessions: Gain valuable exposure with brand mentions during key sessions, enhancing your credibility.
Logo Placement on Conference Webpage: Enjoy continuous online visibility, with your logo prominently displayed, driving traffic to your site.
Recognition in Conference Email Marketing: Reach a targeted audience through email campaigns, increasing attendee engagement with your booth.
Opportunity to Donate Raffle Items: Attract more visitors to your booth and create positive brand associations by contributing popular raffle items
Interested in being a vendor?
Choose the Exhibitor option on the registration drop-down. For additional details, please contact UF Conference Services at (352) 392-1701 or via email at conferences@mail.ufl.edu
Exhibitor Fee: $800
The Exhibitor Fee of $800.00 includes a 6-foot table booth space and two exhibitor registrations. Additional exhibitor registrations can be purchased at a rate of $200.00 per registration.
Exhibit Hall Hours
| February 2, 2025 | Setup 3:00PM – 6:30PM |
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| February 3, 2025 | 7:30AM – 6:30PM (Exhibitor’s reception 5:00PM – 6:00PM) |
| February 4, 2025 | 8:00AM – 12:00PM |
Thanks to our 2025 CCC Exhibitors!
Hotel & Accommodations
Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort
We have a room block reserved at Embassy Suites by Hilton St Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort for February 1, 2025 through February 5, 2025.
*Resort fee is included in the discounted group rate and includes Guest internet access (2 devices); resort pool and beach access; resort activities; complimentary manager’s reception; made to order hot breakfast; 2 beach chairs and towels; 2 hour bike rental; daily yoga class; 2 bottles of water daily; local and toll free calls.
*Discounted self-parking is available at a rate of $29.00 per day.
Booking Deadline: January 3, 2025
Address: 300 A1A Beach Boulevard | St. Augustine, FL 32080
Audience
Cross-Connection Control Supervisors
Backflow Prevention Testers
Repair Technicians
Utility Administrators and Directors
Public Works Directors
Engineers
Irrigation Specialists
Plumbing Contractors
Fire Sprinkler Technicians
Benefits
Learn what is going on in the industry today.
Hear about important regulations and how to avoid costly fines.
Receive up-to-date information on backflow prevention assemblies.
Past Conference Presentations
35th Annual Cross Connection Control Conference
- “Backflow 101”, Steve Fox – South Carolina Dept of Environmental Service
- “Houston Public Water CCC Program”, Efrain Torres – Houston Public Water
- “The Inventory is in, What’s Next-Lead & Copper Rule”, Erick Velazquez – City of Altamonte Springs
- “What goes into the price of BF Parts? Why so expensive?”, Jim Purzycki – BAVCO
- “Efficiency Tactics for Backflow Professionals”, Lexie Krupske – RPZ Flow
- “Evolution of the Field Testing Procedures”, Henry Chang – University of Southern California FCCCHR
- “Bridging the Educational Gap”, Robert Bird – Palmetto Alliance Institute
- “Gaining Compliance Through Plan Review & Field Inspections”, Carroll ‘Chip’ Matthews – WSSC Laurel, MD
- Politics: “How it can kill your CCC Program if you are not paying attention”, Kathy Riley – Charlotte Water
34th Annual Cross Connection Control Conference
- “Digital vs Analog Backflow Gauges”, Mike Lueck & Nicki Downing – Mid-West Instruments
- “Fire Pumps and Assembly Installation Concerns”, John Denhardt – American Fire Sprinkler Association
- “Top Ten Backflow Repair & Troubleshooting Questions”, Mark Inman – American Backflow Products
- “State of the State” : Survey of Florida CCC Programs, Bradley Hasseler – SSA
- “Assembly Installation & Modifications that can affect the approval”, Henry Chang – USC-FCCCHR
- “Soft Skills for Backflow Assembly Testers”, Randy Hude – Arbiter Inc.
- “Charleston Water System Backflow Program 2024”, John Watkins – Charleston Water
- “Reasons why we have CCC Inspections”, Steve Fox – SC Department of Environmental Services
- “Innovation in Backflow Technologies”, Skylar Lipson – Harry Warren GA
33rd Annual Cross Connection Control Conference
- What is behind your Test Kit Measurements, Adolfo Wurts – Arbiter
- Medical Facility Inspections, Steve Fox – South Carolina Dept of Health
- Improving your Backflow Program during Lead Service Inventories, Mitch Lebas – Backflow Prevention Services LLC
- UF TREEO Training – Why We Do What We Do, Tom Mulling – UF TREEO Instructor
- How technology helps Utilities Improve Backflow Programs, Josh Ordway – VEPO Solutions
- Backflow Testing – Lessons Learned, Chris Mayhew – Backflow Services
- Backflow Municipality Program for the Future, Kathy Riley & Mark Bullins – Charlotte Water
- Basics of Backflow & Detector Assemblies, Sean Perry – Apollo Valves
- Administrative & Operational Cross Connection Challenges, Co-Presenting: Adam Clingan and David Moore
Virtual Conferences
- The History of South Carolina Cross-Connection Control, Steve Fox, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
- Backflow Testing of Federal Facilities, Charles Loverdi, Cross-Connection Control Consultant
- Virginia Cross-Connection Control Program and Updates, Chris Mayhew, Backflow Services, Inc.
- Why We Do That, Field Testing, Henry Chang, USC
- Future of Backflow Prevention Assembly Test, Adolfo Wurts, Arbiter Corporation
30th Annual Cross Connection Control Conference
- Top 10 Backflow Repair & Troubleshooting Questions, Mark Inman, American Backflo Mark Inman, American Backflow Products
- Preparing the Pipe Trades of Tomorrow Today, Ken Waite, Jr., University of Flori Ken Waite, Jr., University of Florida TREEO Center
- Isolation vs Containment, Adam Risher, DC Water Adam Risher, DC Water
- Backflow Incident – What Can Happen, What Should Happen, Jim Purzycki, BAVCO
- Gaining Clarity on Disease Prevention: Legionella and Other Waterborne Pathogens, Frank Sidari, Special Pathogens Lab – Legionella
- Smart Meter Backflow Alerts, Now What To Do, Gary McLaren, Hydrocorp, Inc. Gary McLaren, Hydrocorp, Inc.
- Type II Detector Discharge Causes & Mitigation, Cameron Rapoport, Watts, Inc. Cameron Rapoport, Watts, Inc.
- Customer Service, Providing the Best Service to Our Customers, Testers and Staff, Kathy Riley, Charlotte Water
- Who You Gonna Call?, Les O’Brien, Loben Consulting & Steve Miller, Bluewater Les O’Brien, Loben Consulting & Steve Miller, Bluewater Backflow Services
Global Challenges & Solutions
- CCC Programs – Private vs. Public, Chip Matthews, WSCC
- Florida Governmental Utility Authority, Chris Saliba, US Water Corporation
- “Education or Integrity” Chris Mayhew, Backflow Services Inc. and Ken Goergen, Pinellas County Utilities
- Why Backflow Prevention Assemblies Require Installation & Regular Testing, Mike Lueck, Mid-West Instruments
- USC Foundation’s Cross Connection Control Tools, Paul Schwartz, P.E. USC FCCCHR
- Survey & Inspection of a Medical Facility, Steve Fox, Hydrocorp, Inc.
- CCC Programs in Europe Naval Bases, Marco Flammia, NAVFAC EURAFSWA