Water system utility owners and operators can do everything right, proper and compliant for 364 days a year, but they will only be remembered for the one day when everything goes terribly wrong.  It is a cross that we in the water industry will always bear.  When it comes to Backflow prevention, our regulations must remain strong.  We can not sit back and allow high hazards to be interpreted by just anyone.  Consumer self-assements will not be enough to protect our water supply.  Backflow devices need to be installed correctly and to the specific hazard they are preventing.  All Backflow devices must be tested annually and by a certified tester to prevent creating additional hazards.  Let's make a difference by protecting our drinking water, thank you.