Town of Munster Indiana

Ordinance No. 1357 Establishing Standards Regarding the Annual Inspection of Backflow Prevention Devices, was inserted into the Munster Municipal Code Sec. 58-80 Backflow Prevention devices.  This ordinance states:

A.  Whenever a customer desires to utilize a sprinkler system, the customer must install the system with a testable backflow prevention device according to state and federal regulations.

B.  Backflow prevention devices, regardless of the type of device, must be inspected on an annual basis by an inspector who is certified by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.  Proof of inspection must be provided to the Town.  Failure to comply with an annual inspection of the backflow prevention device may include compensatory damages in accordance with the schedule of fees and include turning off water service.

The Town thanks each of the Munster residents for doing his or her part to comply with these environmental standards.

Doing your part ensures the Town of Munster will be able to maintain a reliable source of drinking water for the entire community.