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ABPA PUBLICATIONS - ABPA NEWS ARTICLES
LISTED BY TOPIC FROM 1988 TO PRESENT

ABPA Chemigation Home Regulations
ABPA-Chapters Coatings Incidents Repair
ABPA-Committees Codes Information Safety
ABPA-Conferences Comments-Views Inspector Standards
ABPA-People Confined Space Installations State Laws
ABPA-Regions Cooling System International Survey
Air Gap Cross-Connections Lawn Irrigation Terms
Asbestos Dental Letters Testing
Assemblies Disinfection Liability Thermal Expansion
Associations Education Manual Trade Shows
AWWA Elections Meetings Training
Ballcocks EPA News Vacuum Breaker
Boilers Exams People Valves
Bottled Water FCCC Press Release Videos
BPMA Fire Systems Proctor Views-Comments
By-Laws Gauges Programs Vulnerability
Canada General Purifier Water Plant
Carbonation Hazards Reclaim-Reuse Wells
Certification      

 

ABPA

Title Author Year Month Vol
About Us Editor 2000 Mar/Apr 13-2
ABPA Awards Program Editor 1997 Mar/Apr 10-2
ABPA Awards Program Editor 2000 Mar/Apr 13-2
ABPA Board of Director Responsibilities Editor 2001 Sep/Oct 14-5
ABPA Board of Directors Editor 1998 Nov/Dec 11-6
ABPA Board of Directors Challenges the Great Northwest Editor 1997 Nov/Dec 10-4
ABPA Dues Collection Procedure Editor 1997 Mar/Apr 10-2
ABPA PACE Award Editor 2001 Sep/Oct 14-5
ABPA PACE Award Editor 2002 Jan/Feb 15-1
ABPA Statement of Position Editor 1992 Nov/Dec 6
ABPA Strategic Plan Editor 2000 Mar/Apr 13-2
ABPA to Elect Vice-president Editor 1990 Mar/Apr/May 2
Annual Report Editor 2002 Jan/Feb 15-1
Annual Report Editor 2003 Jan/Feb 16-1
Board of Directors Meet in Salt Lake City Jim Six 1991 Jul/Aug 4
Call for Nominations Editor 2002 Nov/Dec 15-6
Greetings from the New Office Dick Unger 1995 Jul/Aug 4
Knoxville Utilities Board Host CCC Seminar Editor 1991 Nov/Dec 6
Let's Take ABPA to the next Level Ken Ashlock 1996 Mar/Apr 9
National Office Update Nancy Van Waes 1994 Mar/Apr 2
National Office Update Nancy Van Waes 1994 May/Jun 3
New ABPA Strategic Plan Approved Editor 2000 Jul/Aug 13-4
New Directions Paul Causey 1997 Mar/Apr 10-2
Nominees for Vice-President Editor 2001 Jan/Feb 1
Proposed Policy and Position Statements to be Voted on Editor 1994 Jul/Aug 4
Proposed Policy Statement Concerning Cross-Connections Editor 1994 Jul/Aug 4
Proposed Position Statement Concerning Testing of Backflow Prevention Assemblies Editor 1994 Jul/Aug 4
Report to the Membership from your General Counsel Douglas Cregor 1995 Nov/Dec 6
Responsibilities of the ABPA Board of Director Editor 2002 Nov/Dec 15-6
The American Backflow Prevention Association Strategic Plan Editor 1995 May/Jun 3
The Concerns of ABPA at the IAPMO Conference
 		 1994 Jan/Feb 1
Vice-president Nominees Editor 1994 Mar/Apr 2
What Can the American Backflow Prevention Association Do for Me? Elsie Bible 1993 May/Jun 3
Where Are We Now, and Where Should We Be Going Eric W. Foltz 1996 Mar/Apr 9
Who the Heck Is ABPA? Michael Logston 1992 Sep/Oct 5
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ABPA By-Laws

Title Author Year Month Vol
American Backflow Prevention Association By-laws Editor 1988 Mar/May 2
By-laws Committee Report Richard A. Koenig 1998 May/June 11-3
By-laws Update Jim Six 1991 Jan/Feb 1
By-Laws of the ABPA Editor 1998 Mar/Apr 11-2
Proposed Bylaw Change Editor 2003 Jul/Aug 16-4
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ABPA Exams

Title Author Year Month Vol
ABPA Certification Program Editor 1999 Sep/Oct 12-5
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester - FAQ's Editor 1999 Jul/Aug 12-4
Certification Exams for Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester USC Staff 1993 Jul/Aug 4
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ABPA Chapters

Title Author Year Month Vol
Backflow Prevention Association of Arkansas John Hedgecock 1997 May/Jun 10-3
Benefits of Local Chapters Michael Logston 1998 May/June 11-3
California Central Valley Chapter Terry Schneider 1992 Sep/Oct 5
Chapter Contacts and News Editor 2000 Mar/Apr 13-2
Chapter Contacts and News Editor 2000 May/Jun 13-3
Chapter Contacts and News Editor 2001 Jan/Feb 14-1
Chapter Contacts and News Editor 2000 Nov/Dec 13-6
Chapter Contacts and News Editor 2000 Sep/Oct 13-5
Chapter News - Michigan Chapter Mark Evans 1998 Jan/Feb 11-1
Chapter News - Carolinas Chapter Ruth E. Pluchinsky 1998 Jan/Feb 11-1
Chapter News - Arkansas Chapter John Hedgecock 1998 Jan/Feb 11-1
Chapter News - Western New York Chapter John Ruffner 1998 Jan/Feb 11-1
Chapter News - Utah Chapter Greg Hand 1998 Jan/Feb 11-1
Chapter Profile - Colorado Chapter Kristi James 2000 Nov/Dec 13-6
Incidents -ABPA Metropolitan Area Chapter Bob Marchon 1994 Mar/Apr 2
Joint Meeting of the Georgia Chapter of ABPA & the Georgia Water & Pollution Control Association Dick Clary 1988 Mar/May 2
News from the Utah Chapter, ABPA Editor 1990 Jun/Jul/Aug 3
Region Reports: Arizona, Central California Valley, and Southern California Chapters Editor 1993 Nov/Dec 6
San Antonio Chapter Initiates Backflow Competition Editor 1997 Jan/Feb 10
Southern California Chapter Richard Bird 1992 Sep/Oct 5
Southern California Chapter's Backflow Industry Products Fair Editor 2001 Jan/Feb 14-1
Utah Chapter Report - Region 5 Editor 1990 Sep/Nov 4
Western Washington State Chapter Holds Backflow Seminar David Evans 1993 Nov/Dec 6
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ABPA Committees

Title Author Year Month Vol
ABPA Committees Editor 1993 Jul/Aug 4
ABPA Committees Editor 1994 Jul/Aug 4
ABPA Committeess Editor 2001 Jan/Feb 14-1
Committee Reports
 		 1996 Jul/Aug 9
Committee Status Editor 1996 Jul/Aug 9
Cross-Connection Control Program, Minimum Standard Committee Editor 1990 Mar/Apr/May 2
Mastering Your Role as Committee Chair Editor 1997 Jan/Feb 10
Membership Benefits Committee Needs Your Assistance Editor 1994 May/Jun 3
You and the ABPA Committees Michael Logston 1994 Jul/Aug 4
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ABPA Conference

Title Author Year Month Vol
2002 Western Regional Photo Contest Editor 2002 Nov/Dec 15-6
3's A Winner in Las Vegas for ABPA Ron Chapman 2003 Nov/Dec 16-6
7th Annual Conference 1991 Editor 1991 May/Jun 3
11th Annual International Conference Editor 1995 Mar/Apr 2
12th Annual International Conference Editor 1996 May/Jun 9
13th Annual International Conference Editor 1997 Jan/Feb 10
1999 ABPA Conference Editor 1998 Sep/Oct 11-5
1999 ABPA Conference Schedule Editor 1999 Mar/Apr 12-2
ABPA- 7th Annual International Conference Editor 1991 Nov/Dec 6
ABPA Annual Conference Editor 2000 Jul/Aug 13-4
ABPA's 15th Annual Conference was a Tremendous Success! Paul Causey 1999 May/Jun 12-3
ABPA Celebrates 13th Annual International Conference Editor 1997 May/Jun 10-3
ABPA Celebrated the 18th Annual Conference & Tradeshow in Beautiful Historic Davannah, GA Editor 2002 May/Jun 15-3
ABPA Celebrated its 19th Annual Conference in Detroit, Michigan Editor 2003 May/Jun 16-3
ABPA Region 11 Annual Conference Matthew Kapcia 2002 May/Jun 15-3
Cross-Connection Control Foundation of the Niagara Frountier, Inc Annual Meeting Editor 2000 Mar/Apr 13-2
Editorial Ramblings from the Midwest Lisa Hermsen 1995 May/Jun 3
Heart of America Welcomed 17th Annual International Conference Editor 2001 May/Jun 14-3
Highlights from the 6th Annual Conference in Chicago Editor 1990 Jun/Jul/Aug 3
Keynote Address: 12th Annual Conference Jesse Travis Black 1996 May/Jun 9
Las Vegas Western Regional Review Editor 2000 Nov/Dec 13-6
Learn From One Another Kathy H. Riley 1997 May/Jun 10-3
North Texas Chapter Hosting 1998 Annual Conference Byron Hardin 1998 Jan/Feb 11-1
Radiate '98: Sunscreen and Sun Glasses were Optional, but Highly Recommended! Editor 1998 May/June 11-3
Reflections on Knoxville Conference Lisa Hermsen 1994 May/Jun 3
Region IV 3rd Biennial Conference Editor 2001 Mar/Apr 14-2
Regional 11 ABPA Educational Conference, Toledo, Ohio Editor 2000 May/Jun 13-3
Using Your Annual Conference to its Full Advantage Editor 2004 Jan/Feb 17-1
Western Regional Conference Silent Auction Report Terry Schneider 2001 Nov/Dec 14-6
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ABPA Regions

Title Author Year Month Vol
Nominees for Vice-president Editor 1994 Jan/Feb 1
ABPA Region 12 Annual Meeting Michael Logston 1991 Jul/Aug 4
ABPA Region 12 Annual Report Editor 1990 Nov/Dec 5
Activity in the State of Arizonia Richard B. Suarez 1989 Mar/May 2
Director Elections Editor 1994 Mar/Apr 2
Elections for Even Numbered Regional Directors Coming up in May Editor 2004 Jan/Feb 17-1
"First" ABPA Region IV Conference Huge Success Editor 1997 Nov/Dec 10-4
Positive Thinking William Tarpley 1996 Mar/Apr 9
Region 1 Director Appointed to NEWWA Board of Certification Editor 1993 Jan/Feb 1
Regional 11 ABPA Educational Conference, Toledo, Ohio Editor 2000 May/Jun 13-3
Regional News Editor 1998 Jan/Feb 11-1
Regional Director Election Results Editor 1993 May/Jun 3
Regional Director Nominations Editor 2000 Mar/Apr 13-2
Regional News Editor 1997 Nov/Dec 10-4
Regional News Editor 1997 Mar/Apr 10-2
Regional News Editor 1997 May/Jun 10-3
Regional News Editor 1998 Jan/Feb 11-1
Regional News Regional Directors 1998 May/June 11-3
Update on Region 3 Director Editor 1996 Mar/Apr 9
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Air Gap

Title Author Year Month Vol
An Air Gap Separation Is Not Always The Best Backflow Protection Fred Baird 2001 Mar/Apr 14-2
Smart New Air Gap Separation Bill Maddocks 1991 Jan/Feb 1
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Asbestos

Title Author Year Month Vol
Asbestos - a Problem in Your Water System? Art May 1990 Nov/Dec 5
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Assemblies

Title Author Year Month Vol
A Backflow Preventer Is a Backflow Preventer, or Is It?
 		 1989 Jun/Aug 3
Backflow Prevention Assembly Approvals James Purzycki 1996 Jul/Aug 9
Has the Relief Valve Opened? Cross Talk 1990 Dec 89/Jan/Feb 1
Is That DCDA Detecting? Paul Schwartz 1994 Mar/Apr 2
RP Relief Valve Discharge Michael Birks 2000 Nov/Dec 13-6
What Is a SVB? Paul Schwartz 1994 Mar/Apr 2
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Associations

Title Author Year Month Vol
IAPMO Launches New Program Editor 1998 Sep/Oct 11-5
Introduction: What Is the Blue Grass Cross-Connection Prevention Association?
 		 1992 Mar/Apr 2
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AWWA

Title Author Year Month Vol
News Notes - AWWA Report Targets U.S. Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs   2001 Sep/Oct 14-5
Research Foundation Approves $4.7 Million for 1994 Projects Reprint 1994 Mar/Apr 2
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Bottled Water

Title Author Year Month Vol
Contaminated Bottled Water Recalled Pittsburg/PRNEWSWIRE 2000 Sep/Oct 13-5
Is Bottled Water Safe? Reprint 1990 Nov/Dec 5
News Notes: Bottled Water No better Than Tap Water The Associated Press 2001 Jul/Aug 14-4
News Notes: Production begins at water-bottling plant despite environmentalists' objections U.S. Water News 2002 May/Jun 15-3
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BPMA

Title Author Year Month Vol
Backflow Prevention Manufacturer's Association Editor 1996 Jan/Feb 9
Industry Talk Tony Arthur 1997 Jan/Feb 10
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Canada

Title Author Year Month Vol
Canadian Incidents
 		 1993 Mar/Apr 2
Canada Water Plant Knew About E-Coli Bacteria AP Wire Service 2000 Jul/Aug 13-4
Canadian News
 		 1993 May/Jun 3
Canadian News
Cross Connection Control History in British Columbia		 BCWWA 1998 July/Aug 11-4
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) B64 Update Editor 2000 Sep/Oct 13-5
Degree of Hazard - a Canadian Perspective Michael Birks 1989 Jun/Aug 3
Drinking Water Quality - The Cost of Doing Nothing has Become Unaffordable in Canada Larry Sawchyn & Sean Brophy 2001 Jul/Aug 14-4
Eastern Canada Director's Column Michael Birks 1988 Dec 87/Feb 88 1
Report on Activities of the Canadian Standard Association (C.S.A.) B64 Committee submitted by:
Michael Birks		 1988 Dec 87/Feb 88 1
News Notes: Safe Drinking Water Act Proposed in Ontario   2002 Nov/Dec 15-6
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Carbonation

Title Author Year Month Vol
Announcement NSF International 1997 Mar/Apr 10-2
Another Case - Carbonation Cross-Connection Jerry Ulett 1990 Dec 89/Jan/Feb 1
Post Mix Drink Machines - Why Should We Have to Do It? Al Hermsen 1993 Jan/Feb 1
San Antonio's Backflow Prevention Requirements for Soda Dispensing Equipment Fred Baird 1992 Mar/Apr 2
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Certification

Title Author Year Month Vol
Georgia Adopts ABPA Certification Editor 2001 May/Jun 14-3
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Chemigation

Title Author Year Month Vol
Herbicide in Pipes Prevents Water Use Submitted by: John Brewer 1988 Sep/Nov 4
Is Chemigation Alive & Well? Ron Larson 1989 Jun/Aug 3
What Are We Putting on Our Lawns? Al Hermsen 1991 Jul/Aug 4
WA Hearings Conducted for Enhanced Chemigation & Fertigation Standards Business Wire 2001 May/Jun 14-3
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Coatings

Title Author Year Month Vol
Epoxy Coating vs Zinc Galvanizing Reprint 1988 Jun/Aug 3
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Codes

Title Author Year Month Vol
Plumbers Dilemma - or What Happens When the Customer Says NO!! to Backflow Protection Bob Fisher 1999 Jul/Aug 12-4
What's New in Code Enforcement and
Cross-Connection Control		 Al Hermsen 1991 Mar/Apr 2
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Comments-Views

Title Author Year Month Vol
Containment Residential Backflow Protection??? Fred Baird 1994 Jul/Aug 4
Environmental Protection Agency Response Ken Ashlock 1998 Jan/Feb 11-1
It Seems at Times that Some People are Determined to Create "Much ado About Nothing". Eric W. Foltz 1996 Jul/Aug 9
Views & Comments Eric W. Foltz 1996 May/Jun 9
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Confined Space

Title Author Year Month Vol
Staying Out of a Jam - Confined Spaces Require Safety Measures Kathy Jesperson, NDWC Staff Writer 2001 Sep/Oct 14-5
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Cross-Connections

Title Author Year Month Vol
Just When You Thought you had Seen it All Robert E. McGonis 1997 Mar/Apr 10-2
UnMarked Hazards Dean P. Adams 1993 Nov/Dec 6
What Are Cross Connections? Gustave J. Angele, Sr, P.E. 1990 Jun/Jul/Aug 3
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Dental

Title Author Year Month Vol
Backflow Prevention and the Dental Unit US Dept of Health & Human Serv. 1999 Jan/Feb 12-1
Backflow Prevention in the Dental Office Michael Logston, PE 1999 Jan/Feb 12-1
Backflow Protection for Dental Offices Michael Logston 1996 Jan/Feb 9
Dental Policy Editor 1997 Mar/Apr 10-2
Letters to the Editor John S. Zapp, ADA 1997 Mar/Apr 10-2
News Notes: Dentists Unknowingly Endorse Arsenic and Lead Into our Drinking Water PRNewswire 2001 Jul/Aug 14-4
Statement on Backflow Prevention and the Dental Office American Dental Assoc. 1999 Jan/Feb 12-1
The Dirty Dental Water Dilemma: A Dentist's Opinion Robert A. Silver, DDS 1996 May/Jun 9
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Disinfection

Title Author Year Month Vol
Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water Editor 2003 Mar/Apr 16-2
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Education

Title Author Year Month Vol
Backflow Prevention Manuals & Publications Editor 2001 Mar/Apr 14-2
Education: Who Needs It? Thomas V. Cravens 1989 Mar/May 2
Industry News Febco 1997 May/Jun 10-3
Let's Educate the Manufacturers as Well as the Unsuspecting Public! Dave Birkholz 1995 May/Jun 3
Municipal Water Mains Source Heat Pumps - A Cross-Connection Steve Hengst 1994 Jul/Aug 4
Opposition to Municipal Water Main Source Heat Pumps Suffers Setback Stephen Hengst 1994 Jul/Aug 4
Please: No More Baloney Mark Evans 1996 Mar/Apr 9
Questions & Answers about Cross-Connection Control Fla DEP 2000 May/Jun 13-3
We Are Not the Enemy Michael Logston 1992 May/Jun 3
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Elections

Title Author Year Month Vol
Election for Regional Directors Editor 1996 Jan/Feb 9
Election for Regional Director Editor 1998 Nov/Dec 11-6
Elections for Regional Director are Upon us Again Michael Logston 1997 Nov/Dec 10-4
Ken Ashlock Elected ABPA Vice-President Editor 1996 May/Jun 9
Nominees for Regional Director Editor 1995 Mar/Apr 2
Regional Election News Editor 1998 Mar/Apr 11-2
Statement of Board of Directors Concerning Election Editor 1994 May/Jun 3
Vice-Presidential Election Editor 1996 Jan/Feb 9
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EPA

Title Author Year Month Vol
ABPA Keeping in Touch with U.S.EPA Rules & Regulations Editor 2003 May/Jun 16-3
EPA Actions to Safeguard the Nation's Drinking Water Supplies EPA 2001 Nov/Dec 14-6
EPA Update: The Shaping of a Potential Cross-Connection Control Regulation Ken Rotert, EPA 2001 Sep/Oct 14-5
News Notes: EPA Administrator Whitman Further Protects Drinking Water EPA 2001 Jul/Aug 14-4
EPA Establishes a New Water Security Division to Further the Nation's Drinking Water and Waste Water Systems Editor 2003 Sep/Oct 16-5
News Notes: EPA funds $2 million dollar program to ensure the safety of security of the nation's drinking water systems Editor 2003 Sep/Oct 16-5
News Notes: EPA Proposes Drinking Water Rules to reduce illness, cancer risks Editor 2003 Jul/Aug 16-4
News Notes: EPA says rule will help control Crypto EPA 2002 Jan/Feb 15-1
News Notes: EPA Sued over Arsenic Standard EPA 2002 Jan/Feb 15-1
News Notes: EPA: Water Suppliers Provide Annual Drinking Water Reports EPA 2001 Jul/Aug 14-4
News Notes: EPA Awards Security Planning Grant to help small drinking water utilities Editor 2003 Jul/Aug 16-4
Proposed EPA Ground Water Rule Editor 2003 Nov/Dec 16-6
What's the Word on Cross Connections, Backflow, and Biofilms? Kathy Jesperson 2002 Mar/Apr 15-2
Whitman Addresses Water Issues at Association of Metrpolitan Water Agencies Annual Legislative and Regulatory Conference EPA 2002 May/Jun 15-3
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FCCC

Title Author Year Month Vol
Announcements Editor 1992 Sep/Oct 5
The U.S.C.. Approval Process of a Backflow Preventer Henry W. Chang 1992 Sep/Oct 5
9th Edition Manual of Cross-Connection Control USC Staff 1991 Mar/Apr 2
Manual of CCC - 9th Edition Paul Schwartz 1994 Mar/Apr 2
Manual Under Revision Reprint 1988 Jun/Aug 3
USC News USC Staff 1993 Nov/Dec 6
USC News Patrick Sylvester 1995 Jul/Aug 4
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Fire Systems

Title Author Year Month Vol
A Personal Response Don Treesh 1991 May/Jun 3
ABPA Directors Develop Policy on Fire Systems Editor 1992 Jul/Aug 4
ABPA Questions Validity of NFSA's Video Larry Stinnett 1991 May/Jun 3
Backflow Preventers & Fire Protection Systems Rand Ackroyd 2001 May/Jun 14-3
Backflow Prevention Installation on Existing Automatic Sprinkler Systems - Part 1 Rodney F. LeBrun, Jr 1996 Mar/Apr 9
Backflow Prevention Installation on Existing Automatic Sprinkler Systems Rodney F. LeBrun, Jr 1998 July/Aug 11-4
Fire Industry's Answer to Backflow Protection Fred Baird 1992 Jan/Feb 1
Fire Suppression Systems and Backflow Prevention J. Travis Black 1992 Jan/Feb 1
Fire Suppression Systems & Backflow Bob Prince 1993 May/Jun 3
Fire Suppression Systems vs Backflow Prevention J. Travis Black 1990 Sep/Nov 4
Fire System Backflow Prevention, Yes, No, Who Cares? Larry G. Stinnett 1991 Jan/Feb 1
Fire Systems, a Threat to Health? Al Hermsen 1991 Mar/Apr 2
Heat, Pressure Build-up in Fire System Utah Dennis 1988 Jun/Aug 3
How a Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System Works Bruce Abell 1998 July/Aug 11-4
Impacts of Wet-Pipe Fire Sprinkler Systems on Drinking Water Quality: Inorganic, Organic & Microbiological Findings Jack Poole, PE 1998 July/Aug 11-4
Members Sought for Fire Protection Committee
 		 1993 Jan/Feb 1
New Cross Connection Control Concepts and Developments within Fire Protection Systems Jack Poole, P.E. 2003 Mar/Apr 16-2
Put an End to "Black Water Complaints" Reprint 1988 Dec 87/Feb 88 1
Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems Eric Foltz 1994 Jul/Aug 4
The Automatic Sprinkler System's Backbone: Inspection, Testing & maintenance Brian L. Olsen 1998 Jul/Aug 11-4
Where Do Backflow Preventers Fit in a Fire Sprinkler System Reprint 1988 Dec 87/Feb 88 1
Will it Ever End? Eric Foltz 1994 Mar/Apr 2
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Gauges

Title Author Year Month Vol
Backflow Prevention Assembly Test Kits -
Their Accuracy and How to Keep It		 Michael A. Lueck 1988 Dec 87/Feb 88 1
Backflow Prevention Test Kits - What's In It? Jim Purzycki 2000 Sep/Oct 13-5
The Evolution of Backflow Michael A. Lueck 2000 Nov/Dec 13-6
Have You Tested Your Gauges Lately? Bill Hamrick 1992 Mar/Apr 2
Plan "Pit Stops" for Your Test Kit Michael A. Lueck 2001 Nov/Dec 14-6
Test Equipment Revisited Al Hermsen 1995 Sep/Oct 5
Test Kit Valves Michael A. Lueck 2002 Sep/Oct 15-5
Types of Backflow Preventer Test Kits Jim Purzycki 1997 Mar/Apr 10-2
Types of Backflow Preventer Test Kits - Part 2 Jim Purzycki 1997 May/Jun 10-3
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General

Title Author Year Month Vol
1997 Environmental Resources Expo teams with NAEP 1997 Annual Conference: Editor 1997 Mar/Apr 10-2
Editorial Ramblings from the Midwest Lisa Hermsen 1992 Jul/Aug 4
Good Drinking Water Through Backflow Prevention Bill Dellinger 1995 Jul/Aug 4
Industry News Editor 1998 Jan/Feb 11-1
Just Browsin Al Hermsen 1991 Nov/Dec 6
News Notes: Nebraska Challenges SDWA Constitutionality Waterweek Staff 2002 Nov/Dec 15-6
Questions & Answers about Cross-Connection Control Fla DEP 2000 May/Jun 13-3
Watts Announces First Winner in its Watts Wild Ride Editor 1997 Mar/Apr 10-2
What's the Word on Cross Connections, Backflow, and Biofilms? Kathy Jesperson 2002 Mar/Apr 15-2
Will Y2K affect my Water? Les O'Brien 1999 Nov/Dec 12-6
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Hazards

Title Author Year Month Vol
Overlooking Legionnaires CBS News 2001 Jan/Feb 14-1
System Risk Evaluation Michael Birks 1996 Jan/Feb 9
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Home

Title Author Year Month Vol
Backsiphonage and Cross Connection Common Place in Your Home? Bruce A. Ellis 1989 Sep/Nov 4
Cross-Connections in the Home Al Hermsen 1990 Mar/Apr/May 2
What about Those Water Purifiers? Al Hermsen 1991 Jan/Feb 1
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Incidents

Title Author Year Month Vol
Anti-freeze Makes Lousy Coffee David Blum 1991 Nov/Dec 6
Backflow Incident at an Auto Garage Gordon L. Whitney 1994 Jan/Feb 1
Backflow Incidents
 		 1992 Jan/Feb 1
Backflow Preventer "Blows" in Hospital The Denver Post 2001 Jan/Feb 14-1
Backflow Preventer Protects Water System from Radiation Guy L. Pihera 1989 Dec 88/Feb 1
Backflow Story Edward C. Lathrop 1991 Nov/Dec 6
Bad Water Causes Outbreak Editor 1995 Nov/Dec 6
Boyce Thompson Arboretum Backflow Incident Tim Rowe 1998 Jan/Feb 11-1
Canadian Incidents
 		 1993 Mar/Apr 2
Canada Water Plant Knew About E-Coli Bacteria AP Wire Service 2000 Jul/Aug 13-4
Cause of Student's Illness Mystery Reprint 1990 Jun/Jul/Aug 3
City Worker Killed by Pesticides submitted by:
Les O'Brien		 1989 Dec 88/Feb 1
Contaminated Water Sends 9 to Hospital Tillie Fong 1990 Jun/Jul/Aug 3
Contamination Cleared. Kelly AFB Water Safe to Drink Reprint 1991 May/Jun 3
Cross Connection Closes Elementary School J. Travis Black 1988 Mar/May 2
Cross Connection Incident
 		 1990 Nov/Dec 5
Cross Connection Incidents
 		 1990 Sep/Nov 4
Cross Connections Found Kan Oberi 1989 Sep/Nov 4
Documenting Backflow Incidents Gene Reagan, TNRCC 2002 Jan/Feb 15-1
Edgewater Lifts Ban on Water Rick Tonyan 1988 Jun/Aug 3
Ethylene Glycol Intoxication Due to Contamination of Water Systems Reprint 1988 Dec 87/Feb 88 1
Exploding Courthouse Toilets Cause Big Blowup in Seattle Reprint 1989 Jun/Aug 3
Filters Danger Simply Ignored Michael D. Hinds 1989 Mar/May 2
Four Cafeteria Workers Ill After Drinking Contaminated Water Submitted by:
Richard Carlson		 1997 Nov/Dec 10-4
Fusd (Fresno Unified School Dist) Plugs Toxic Leak Russell Clemings 1989 Dec 88/Feb 1
Health Department Solves Copper Toxicity Problem
 		 1991 Jul/Aug 4
I Don't Have Another Water Source Edward Lathrop 1992 Nov/Dec 6
Incident Reports Reprint 1998 Sep/Oct 11-5
Incident Reports Reprint 1998 Nov/Dec 11-6
Incident: Small Town in Missouri - June 1991 Reprint 1992 Jan/Feb 1
Incidents
 		 1992 Nov/Dec 6
Incidents -ABPA Metropolitan Area Chapter Bob Marchon 1994 Mar/Apr 2
Incidents: Cable Plant Contaminates Water with Anti-freeze
 		 1992 May/Jun 3
Incidents Column Editor 1998 Jan/Feb 11-1
Incidents: near Backflow Disaster Averted by Alert Maintenance Crew Scott A. McEwen 1993 Sep/Oct 5
Legionnaire's Disease in Water Reprint 1992 Sep/Oct 5
Mishaps Taint Drinking Water
 		 1990 Nov/Dec 5
News Notes: Unsuspecting Biltmore Neighbors Recently Tapped into Contaminated Water Amy Silverman 2002 Mar/Apr 15-2
Outbreaks in Gainesville Draws Attention Lisa Fisher 1995 Nov/Dec 6
Paranoia and Cross Connection Control Al Hermsen 1989 Mar/May 2
Safety of Drinking Water Threatened by Backflow Scott McKeen 1989 Sep/Nov 4
School's Water Tainted Reprint 1989 Jun/Aug 3
Sewage Line Feeds into Water Line - Louisiana Editor (AP) 2000 Jul/Aug 13-4
Solvent Mixed in Xerox Water
 		 1990 Nov/Dec 5
Tap-water Danger Feared for 37 Million Reprint 1989 Mar/May 2
The Story of Howard Tom Higham 1990 Nov/Dec 5
The "Ultimate Cross Connection"? Reprint 1991 Nov/Dec 6
This Could Never Happen Dwight Proctor 1993 Mar/Apr 2
Water Safe, Tests Indicate Monica Hayde 1989 Sep/Nov 4
Who do you Trust? The Customer is Always Right! Right? Dan E. Hood 1995 Jul/Aug 4
Worms in His Coffee? Gene Reagan, TNRCC 2002 Jan/Feb 15-1
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Incidents - Boilers

Title Author Year Month Vol
Workers Poisoned by Nickel-contaminated Water Submitted By:
Michael Birks		 1988 Mar/May 2
Another Boiler Backflow Incident Vic Montgomery 1991 Jul/Aug 4
Three Month Old Baby Drinks Boiler Water Larry K. Oliver, Sr. 1990 Sep/Nov 4
Police Station's Cooling System Contaminates its Drinking Water Reprint 1991 Jan/Feb 1
Canadian Incidents:
1) Newly Installed Fire System Contaminates Water Supply
2) Fire System Contaminates Water Supply in LRT Station
 		 1993 Sep/Oct 5
Incidents: Backsiphonage and Cross Connection
Common Place in Your Home?		 Bruce A. Ellis 1993 Mar/Apr 2
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Information

Title Author Year Month Vol
20 Ways to Save Water Editor 2001 May/Jun 14-3
Growing Puzzle: Area Officials Investigate Spike in Legionnaire's Cases Elizabeth Agnvall, Special to the Washington Post 2003 Nov/Dec 16-6
How to Make Sure Your Water is Safe After a Disaster Editor 2003 Sep/Oct 16-5
Old Pipes May Harm Water Editor 2003 Sep/Oct 16-5
Radon in Drinking Water Editor 2004 Jan/Feb 17-1
Top Ten Ways to Protect Drinking Water Editor 2002 Sep/Oct 15-5
What You need to Know About West Nile Virus Editor 2003 Sep/Oct 16-5
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Inspector

Title Author Year Month Vol
Be An Inspector!! Mark A. Hanson 1996 Jul/Aug 9
Water Supply Protection Specialist Versus Customer Service Inspector James R. McNair 2002 Mar/Apr 15-2
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Installation

Title Author Year Month Vol
Backflow Incident - Ask the Doctor Editor 1999 Sep/Oct 12-5
Backflow Prevention Assemblies in Parallel USC Staff 1993 Sep/Oct 5
Burying the Backflow Preventer (Or the Meter) Is Not the Answer Michael J. Devine 1990 Nov/Dec 5
Confined Spaces and Flow Rates are factors in Location of the Backflow Preventer Paul Harrington 1996 Jul/Aug 9
Installation of the Good, Bad, & Ugly Anthony J. Ippolito 2000 Jan/Feb 13-1
Installations Carlton Fortin 1993 May/Jun 3
Relief Valve Discharge Rates Henry Chang, PE 2000 Nov/Dec 13-6
Subject: Booster Pump Application Reprint 1993 Jul/Aug 4
Vertical Installations USC Staff 1988 Mar/May 2
We Are All the Same Differently Les O'Brien 1989 Jun/Aug 3
Why Is There a Difference? USC Staff 1993 Jul/Aug 4
Why Risk It! Reprint 1988 Jun/Aug 3
Why Unions on Double Check Valve Backflow Preventers? Dick Clary 1989 Sep/Nov 4
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International

Title Author Year Month Vol
Backflow Protection Down Under Jeff Parsonage 2001 Jul/Aug 14-4
Backflow Protection Down Under Jeff Parsonage 2002 Jul/Aug 15-4
International Conference of Backflow Prevention Bill Evans 2001 Jul/Aug 14-4
New Zealand Will be Cross-Connection Free One Day Perhaps Murray Ellis 2002 Jul/Aug 15-4
News Notes: Safe Drinking Water Act Proposed in Ontario   2002 Nov/Dec 15-6
Potable Water - Fact or Fantasy in New Zealand Murray Ellis 2001 Jul/Aug 14-4
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Lawn Irrigation

Title Author Year Month Vol
Backflow Prevention and Lawn Irrigation Eric W. Foltz 1998 Jan/Feb 11-1
CWB Issues Warning on Backflow Danger Reprint 1989 Jun/Aug 3
Does Your Lawn Sprinkler System Have Appropriate Backflow Protection or Is Your Water Being Contaminated? Fred Baird 2001 Mar/Apr 14-2
Home Irrigation Safety Editor 2002 Sep/Oct 15-5
Landscape Irrigation - Cross-Connections at the Crossroads....Again Bob Fischer 1998 Nov/Dec 11-6
Lawn Irrigation Systems - Cross Connections
To Be or Not To Be? Protected		 Philip J. Lamourreux 1998 Nov/Dec 11-6
Learn to Swim with the Ducks David G. Wheeler 1989 Jun/Aug 3
Message from the Governor of Nebraska on Backflow Prevention Devices for Underground Lawn Sprinkler Systems E. Benjamin Nelson 1996 Mar/Apr 9
News Notes: Irrigation Could be Considered Plumbing in Illinois   2001 Nov/Dec 14-6
San Antonio's Current CCC Enforcement Policies on Irrigation Systems Fred L. Baird 1999 Jul/Aug 12-4
Sprinklers Used to be Fun James McNair 2001 Jan/Feb 14-1
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Letters

Title Author Year Month Vol
Backflow Law will Endanger Health Jack Poole, PE 2001 May/Jun 14-3
Dear Editor Dennis D. Turkish 1990 Nov/Dec 5
Influence the Future -Make Your Voices Heard Editor 1991 Nov/Dec 6
Letter to the Editor David Birkholz 1989 Jun/Aug 3
Letter to the Editor Joe Daghe, P.E. 1989 Mar/May 2
Letter to the Editor John R. Dartnell 1988 Jun/Aug 3
Letters: Richard B. Suarez 1989 Sep/Nov 4
Letters: 1) William H. Watters, B&H Backflow, 2) from Larry G. Stinnett
3) to Larry Stinnett from Paul H. Schwartz, P.E.		 Editor 1990 Dec 89/Jan/Feb 1
Sample Letters: Dan Grover 1992 Mar/Apr 2
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Liability

Title Author Year Month Vol
A Civil Action Tony Ippolito 1999 May/Jun 12-3
An Ounce of Backflow Prevention Anthony L. Arthur 1995 May/Jun 3
An Ounce of Backflow Prevention Anthony L. Arthur 2000 Mar/Apr 13-2
Comprehensive Coverage Tony Arthur 1991 Nov/Dec 6
Cregor's Legal Corner Douglas Cregor 1992 Nov/Dec 6
How a Test and Repair can Lead to a Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Editor 2003 Nov/Dec 16-6
Legal Corner Douglas Cregor 1994 Mar/Apr 2
Legal Corner Douglas Cregor 1994 May/Jun 3
Legal Corner Douglas Cregor 1995 Jul/Aug 4
Legal Corner Douglas Cregor 1995 Sep/Oct 5
Liability -- Testers, Are You Protected? Jack Gambold 1992 Jul/Aug 4
Mock Trial - Store Owner Convicted of Negligence in Backflow Case New England Chapter 1999 Jan/Feb 12-1
Who Is Responsible? Who Cares? - Part 1 Charles Flanders, Phd 1992 Jul/Aug 4
Who Is Responsible? Who Cares? - Part II Charles Flanders, Phd 1992 Sep/Oct 5
Will Your Records Defend You When Needed? Ernest J. Havlina 1993 Jul/Aug 4
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Meetings

Title Author Year Month Vol
Running an Effective Meeting Editor 1997 Jan/Feb 10
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News

Title Author Year Month Vol
Camden (NJ) Water Improves Troubled Water System Camden Water LLC 2001 May/Jun 14-3
Legislative Update Editor 2001 Mar/Apr 14-2
News Notes Editor 2001 Mar/Apr 14-2
News Notes: Agency to conduct more Camp Lejeune water studies Editor 2003 Jul/Aug 16-4
News Notes: Arkansas House OKs bill to address water quaility standards fight Editor 2003 May/Jun 16-3
News Notes: Bottled water: Fluoride to go? Editor 2003 Sep/Oct 16-5
News Notes: Custom is standard at Mid-West Instrument Editor 2003 May/Jun 16-3
News Notes: Do you need these products? Editor 2003 Sep/Oct 16-5
News Notes: Dupont Responds to Water Quality Lawsuit U.S. Water News Online 2001 Nov/Dec 14-6
News Notes: Have a Glass of iceberg with Dinner The Atlantic Monthly 2002 May/Jun 15-3
News Notes: Hot Box announces new employee Editor 2003 May/Jun 16-3
News Notes: Indiana Auto Parts Co. to Pay $14.2 M Mike Smith 2001 Sep/Oct 14-5
News Notes: Leaky Pipes Create Heavy Water Loss, Cost for Detroit U.S. Water News Online 2002 Sep/Oct 15-5
News Notes: Mid-West Instrument's model 130-PC monitors ammonia - air mixture in selective Catalytic Redirection Systems (SCR) Editor 2003 Sep/Oct 16-5
News Notes: NETCSC and NOWC offer free security sessions Editor 2003 Nov/Dec 16-6
News Notes: OSHA issues safety and health on hazards associated with striking underground gas lines Editor 2003 Sep/Oct 16-5
News Notes: Study: Residential water pipes can spread legionnaires Editor 2003 Nov/Dec 16-6
News Notes: Water for the World Frank Husson 2002 Sep/Oct 15-5
News Notes: Watts Industries, Inc. Acquires Premier Manufactured Systems, Inc. Business Wire 2001 Jul/Aug 14-4
News Notes: Wilkins, a Zurn Company announces the Electronic Solenoid Timer (EST) Editor 2003 May/Jun 16-3
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People

Title Author Year Month Vol
ABPA Member Profile - Anthony J. Ippolito Editor 1995 Sep/Oct 5
ABPA Member Profile - Elsie L. Bible Editor 1995 Nov/Dec 6
A Great Visit to New York Ruth Pluchinsky 2003 Nov/Dec 16-6
A Tribute to Jack Gambold and Al Hermsen Ken Wilcox 1996 Jan/Feb 9
In Memory of Paul Harrington, 1931 - 2000 Hot Box 2000 Jul/Aug 13-4
Al Hermsen Receives Meritorious Award Editor 1990 Jun/Jul/Aug 3
Announcements Editor 1992 Nov/Dec 6
Announcements Editor 1992 Jul/Aug 4
DADication - Jim Purzycki Bernita North 1997 Nov/Dec 10-4
Dick Clary Receives Meritorious Service Award Larry G. Stinnett 1992 Sep/Oct 5
Ernest J. Havlina Receives Award Editor 1994 May/Jun 3
Feature Member - Leroy Kramer Editor 2000 Jan/Feb 13-1
Florida Women Involved in Backflow Prevention - Vanessa Blakely Arnold Vanessa Blakely Arnold, Les O'Brien 1999 May/Jun 12-3
Florida Women Involved in Backflow Prevention - Jolynn Cates Jolynn Cates,
Les O'Brien		 1999 Jul/Aug 12-4
Florida Women Involved in Backflow Prevention - Mary T. Dodd and Teresa Olds Mary T. Dodd
and Teresa Olds,
Les O'Brien		 1999 Sep/Oct 12-5
Florida Women Involved in Backflow Prevention - Jane W. Clark Jane W. Clark,
Les O'Brien		 2000 Jul/Aug 13-4
Florida Women Involved in Backflow Prevention - Susan Lee D'Aries Susan Lee D'Aries,
Les O'Brien		 2000 Sep/Oct 13-5
Florida Women Involved in Backflow Prevention - Victoria M. Zimarino Victoria M. Zimarino,
Les O'Brien		 2000 Nov/Dec 13-6
Gary Turntine, President of the Heart of America Chapter Editor 2000 Jul/Aug 13-4
In Memoriam: Walter M. Stanton Dick Clary 1993 Jul/Aug 4
In Memory - Tony Arthur Watts Reg. 2001 Jan/Feb 14-1
Larry Stinnett, New ABPA Vice-president Editor 1989 Sep/Nov 4
The Man With the Plan - Ken Ashlock Bernita North 1997 Nov/Dec 10-4
Mr. Backflow, Dick Clary William Kent 2000 May/Jun 13-3
NETA Trainer of the Year Editor 2002 Jul/Aug 15-4
New 2003-2005 Odd Numbered Regional Directors Editor 2003 Mar/Apr 16-2
Mike Logston New Vice-president of ABPA Lyle B. Jacon 1992 Nov/Dec 6
New Regional Directors Editor 2002 May/Jun 15-3
New Region 11 Director - Edward Geisler Editor 1999 May/Jun 12-3
Newly Elected Vice-President Editor 1997 Mar/Apr 10-2
NEWWA Board of Certification of CCC Appoints New Chair Editor 1998 Jan/Feb 11-1
Nominees for Vice-President Editor 1999 Mar/Apr 12-2
Nominees for Vice-President: William E. Kent Richard A. Koenig Ruth E. Pluchinsky Editor 2003 Jan/Feb 16-1
Profile of a Pure Winner - Paul Schwartz, PE Bernita North 1998 Jul/Aug 11-4
Scholarship/Essay Winner Ruth E. Pluchinsky 2002 Mar/Apr 15-2
Spotlight on Bill Evans Editor 1998 Sep/Oct 11-5
Taylor Plumbing Editor 1999 Jul/Aug 12-4
The Backflow Technician - a Man's World?? J. Travis Black 1989 Mar/May 2
What is Backflow and How Can We/You Prevent It? Jeremy Morrison
Scholarship Winner		 2002 May/Jun 15-3
We all need water... keep it safe with Backflow Prevention Sarah Leonard
Scholarship Winner		 2003 Mar/Apr 16-2
Winner of the Backflow Prevention Scholarship Competition Sarah Leonard 2003 Mar/Apr 16-2
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Press Release

Title Author Year Month Vol
IAPMO and NFPA Codes G.P. Russ Chaney 1998 Mar/Apr 11-2
Industry News Editor 1996 Jul/Aug 9
MDEP Requires CCC Surveyors Thomas V. Cravens 1998 Mar/Apr 11-2
N.H. to List Residential Dual Check Valves Thomas V. Cravens 1998 Mar/Apr 11-2
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Proctor

Title Author Year Month Vol
BFP Assembly Tester Certification Program Proctor Update Editor 1997 Jan/Feb 10
BFP Assembly Tester Certification Program Proctor Update Editor 1996 Jul/Aug 9
Proctor Orientation Meeting Editor 1996 Mar/Apr 9
Proctor Qualifications Editor 2000 Jan/Feb 13-1
Proctor Training Session Editor 1998 Jan/Feb 11-1
What is a Performance Exam Proctor? Editor 2000 Jan/Feb 13-1
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Programs

Title Author Year Month Vol
A Defensible Cross-Connection Control Program USC Staff 1988 Dec 87/Feb 88 1
Administration of a Cross-Connection Control Program Thomas V.Cravens 1994 May/Jun 3
Are You Driving an Automatic or Stick Shift? Jess Jones 1998 Jan/Feb 11-1
Backflow Prevention: Backsliding From Common Sense? Nathan Block 2000 Jul/Aug 13-4
Backflow Prevention Program Record Keeping James P. Weber 1992 May/Jun 3
Backflow Prevention Within the State of Arkansas John Hedgecock, PE 1997 Nov/Dec 10-4
Basics of How to Set up a Cross-Connection Control Program Glenn M. Tillman 1993 May/Jun 3
Charleston, South Carolina Public Works CCC Department Dale Strong 2001 Sep/Oct 14-5
Clean up Your Own Backyard First Gustave J. Angele, Sr, P.E. 1988 Sep/Nov 4
Cooperation Donovan J. Kessinger, Jr 1995 Sep/Oct 5
Cross-Connection Control & Rural Water Systems Len Klandrud - TRWA 2001 Jan/Feb 14-1
Cross Connection Control Implementation Mary Howell 1993 Jul/Aug 4
Cross-Connection Program in Australia Jim Whitelaw 1991 Jan/Feb 1
Cross-Connection Control Supervisor's Checklist Les O'Brien 2001 Mar/Apr 14-2
Cross-Connection Survey & Plan Review Form Development Editor 1994 Mar/Apr 2
Developing a Cross Connection Control Program for a Small Utility Bonnie Waybright, P.E. 2000 May/Jun 13-3
Developing a Cross Connection Ordinance Mary Howell 1994 Jan/Feb 1
Don't Kill a Backflow Prevention Program by Overkill!!! Dick Clary 1989 Dec 88/Feb 1
Educating the Customer; The Responsibility is Yours Dave Richardson 1995 Nov/Dec 6
Emergency Response Plan Don Winar 1999 Nov/Dec 12-6
Establishing an Effective, Defensible Program Dale Strong 1998 May/June 11-3
Examples Show the Need for Effective Backflow Prevention Russell J. Alessi 1989 Mar/May 2
Getting the Job Done Lyle B. Jacon 1993 Sep/Oct 5
Good Luck Newcomers! Bernie Clark 1995 Nov/Dec 6
Hitting the Big One Michael Logston 1992 Mar/Apr 2
How to Start a Backflow Prevention Program Donovan J. Kessinger, Jr 1995 May/Jun 3
How to Start a Cross Connection Control Program Thomas V. Cravens 1989 Dec 88/Feb 89 1
Improve Cross-Connection Protection Dave Birkholz 1991 Nov/Dec 6
Is This Assembly Testable? Dick Unger 1995 Sep/Oct 5
Just What Is a Cross-Connection Control Program? Al Hermsen 1990 Mar/Apr/May 2
Keeping Your Program in Perspective Eric W. Foltz 1995 Sep/Oct 5
More Tips and Tricks G.W. "Jerry" Ulett 1995 Sep/Oct 5
Plumbing Inspectors, Cross-Connection Control and Plans Checking Al Hermsen 1988 Sep/Nov 4
Programs: Requirements for a CCC Program for a Privately Owned Industry Michael Moss 1992 May/Jun 3
Recent Trends and Product Updates in Cross-Connection Control Programs James G. Whitelaw 1988 Mar/May 2
Starting a Cross-Connection Control Backflow Prevention Program Al Hermsen 1993 Mar/Apr 2
The Components of an Active Cross-Connection Control Program Ken Wilcox 1996 Jan/Feb 9
The World of Backflow Prevention Tony Arthur 1999 Mar/Apr 12-2
Tips and Tricks G.W. "Jerry" Ulett 1995 Jul/Aug 4
Today's Record Keeping Software Les O'Brien 2000 Jul/Aug 13-4
What Does it Take to be an Effective Program Manager? Les O'Brien 1994 May/Jun 3
Why a Cross Connection Meeting? Mark A. Hanson &
Richard Dermirgian		 1993 Nov/Dec 6
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Reclaim-Reuse

Title Author Year Month Vol
Case Study of a Successful Reclaim Water Program: Project Apricot Edward Lathrop 1995 Nov/Dec 6
Reclaimed Water: How Does it Affect Your Backflow Prevention Program? Robin L. Ritland & Les O'Brien 1991 Sep/Oct 5
Reclaimed Water: How Does it Affect Your Backflow Prevention Program? Robin L. Ritland & Les O'Brien 1998 Nov/Dec 11-6
Remember this Date - 1988 Neil Cline 1989 Jun/Aug 3
Source of Giardia, Crypto Contamination Eludes Officials U.S. Water News 1997 Mar/Apr 10-2
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Regulations

Title Author Year Month Vol
California Title 17 - Administrative Code USC Staff 1988 Jun/Aug 3
EPA Releases Draft Preamble for the Groundwater Rule Editor 1999 May/Jun 12-3
Massachusetts Cross Connection Regulation Update Karen Doherty 1993 Jul/Aug 4
To Whom it May Concern Edward A. Towle 1991 Sep/Oct 5
Vice President Announces New Measures to Provide Safer Drinking Water for 40 Milliom Americans Editor 2000 Jul/Aug 13-4
Where Massachusetts DEP Is Going with Cross Connection Regs Karen M. Doherty, DEP 1992 Nov/Dec 6
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Repair

Title Author Year Month Vol
A Need to Communicate Steven D. Fickle 1988 Sep/Nov 4
Backflow Assembly Repair Outline Jim Purzycki 1990 Sep/Nov 4
Backflow Assembly Repair Outline Jim Purzycki 1990 Sep/Nov 4
Backflow Assembly Repair Outline - Part 4 Jim Purzycki 1992 Jul/Aug 4
Backflow Assembly Repair Outline - Part 6 Jim Purzycki 1993 Jan/Feb 1
Backflow Assembly Repair Outline - Part V Jim Purzycki 1992 Sep/Oct 5
Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair Outline - Part 2 Jim Purzycki 1991 Jan/Feb 1
Backflow Repair (Chapter 3) Jim Purzycki 1991 May/Jun 3
Repair - It's Just so Simple Jim Purzycki 1998 Sep/Oct 11-5
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Safety

Title Author Year Month Vol
Public Safety with Cross-Connections Tom Michaels 1991 Nov/Dec 6
Safety and the Backflow Preventer Tester/Repairman Vitte Yusas 1993 Nov/Dec 6
Safety and the Backflow Prevention
Assembly Tester/repairman - Part 1		 Henry Gretsfeld
(Vitte Yusas)		 1992 May/Jun 3
Safety and the Backflow Prevention
Assembly Tester/repairman - Part II		 Vitte Yusas 1992 Jul/Aug 4
What are Heat-Related Illnesses? Editor 2003 Jul/Aug 16-4
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Standards

Title Author Year Month Vol
ASSE Standards Receive ANSI Approval ASSE 1995 Jul/Aug 4
CCC Program Minimum Standard Editor 1991 Nov/Dec 6
New Water Standards Will Mean Higher Costs Jim Suber 1993 Mar/Apr 2
New Water Standards Will Mean Higher Costs
 		 1993 Jan/Feb 1
News Notes - ASSE Revises Standard for Medical Gas Systems ASSE 2001 Sep/Oct 14-5
Notes on Writing Cross Connection Control Standards Larry Stinnett 1993 Mar/Apr 2
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State Laws

Title Author Year Month Vol
Washington Update Editor 2001 May/Jun 14-3
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Survey

Title Author Year Month Vol
ABPA News Survey Les O'Brien 1994 May/Jun 3
ABPA Survey Form Needs Your Comments Editor 1997 May/Jun 10-3
CCC Survey
 		 1988 Mar/May 2
Mutual Aid: How ABPA Can Assist the EPA Michael Logston 1994 May/Jun 3
Sanitary Survey of a Hospital Al Hermsen 1991 Jul/Aug 4
The Surveying Process Howard Hendrickson, Tony Ippolito 1999 May/Jun 12-3
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Terms

Title Author Year Month Vol
Clarification of Terms Richard Clary 1988 Jun/Aug 3
Questions & Answers about Cross-Connection Control Fla DEP 2000 May/Jun 13-3
Regarding Technical Writing Richard Clary 1999 Nov/Dec 12-6
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Testing

Title Author Year Month Vol
ABPA Requests Input into Generic Test Form Editor 1993 Nov/Dec 6
Backflow Prevention Testing Contest Winners Editor 1992 Nov/Dec 6
Field Testing: the Double Check Assembly USC Staff 1988 Mar/May 2
Generic Test Form Update Editor 1994 Mar/Apr 2
New England Sponsors First Regional Backflow Prevention Testing Contest
 		 1993 May/Jun 3
Test Procedures for the Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly Les O'Brien 1993 Jan/Feb 1
Tester Ethics Michael C. Ahlee 2003 Jul/Aug 16-4
Testing USC Staff 1993 May/Jun 3
Testing the Double Check Valve Assembly (DCVA) Les O'Brien 1993,1999 May/Jun Sep/Oct 3 12-5
Testing with Reliability Bernie Clark
w/ Steve Fickle		 1990 Dec 89/Jan/Feb 1
Things a Certified Tester Should Have in His/Her Head and Toolbox Al Hermsen 1995 May/Jun 3
Treat Your Backflow Test Kit like an Instrument Michael A. Lueck 1997 Jan/Feb 10
Why Are Backflow Preventers Tested? Al Hermsen 1993 Nov/Dec 6
Why You Can Trust a Certified Expert Editor 1997 Jan/Feb 10
ABC Holds Backflow Assembly Tester Validation Workshop Editor 1994 Jan/Feb 1
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Thermal Expansion

Title Author Year Month Vol
The Other Side of the Check Valve James Fuller 1995 Mar/Apr 2
Thermal Expansion in Domestic Service Water Heating Systems Dennis M. Streit, Amtrol Inc 1994 Jan/Feb 1
Thermal Expansion: Does it Really Happen? Al Hermsen 1994 Jul/Aug 4
What is Thermal Expansion? Editor 2002 Sep/Oct 15-5
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Toilet Ballcocks

Title Author Year Month Vol
Csa Approved Ballcocks Allow Contaminants into the Potable Water Supply Roland Tomuschat 1990 Sep/Nov 4
Unapproved Ballcock Assemblies Taken off Shelf Larry Stinnett 1991 May/Jun 3
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Trade Shows

Title Author Year Month Vol
Why Trade Shows are Good Business All Around Editor 1997 Jan/Feb 10
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Training

Title Author Year Month Vol
ABPA Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Editor 1998 May/June 11-3
ABPA Training is Accepted in the State of Missouri Dale Strong, Mike Logston 2000 Sep/Oct 13-5
ABPA Training Update Michael S. Moss 2002 Nov/Dec 15-6
Backflow Prevention Manuals & Publications Editor 2001 Mar/Apr 14-2
Backflow Prevention Seminars Submitted By:
Kathy Tassopoulos		 1989 Dec 88/Feb 1
Backflow Schools Editor 1999 Mar/Apr 12-2
Comment to Mr. Russell J. Alessi's Article in the ABPA March/May 1989 Issue Donald G. Lindsey 1989 Sep/Nov 4
Cross-Connection Control Training & Certification Glenn M. Tillman 1993 May/Jun 3
Interactive Cross Connection Control Testing Troubleshooting Versus Conventional methods of delivery - Which is Better? Bill Evans - BCIT 2003 Sep/Oct 6
Mini-city Cross Connection Model
 		 1993 Sep/Oct 5
New Training Idea? Lyle B. Jacon 1993 Nov/Dec 6
News Notes: Legionella Seminar to be Offered by HCINFO and the Virginia Department of Mental Health   2002 Sep/Oct 15-5
News Notes: New Legionella Training on Plumbing Systems and Cooling Towers   2003 Mar/Apr 16-2
On the Road Again
Central Valley Chapter		 Terry Schneider 1998 May/June 11-3
Operator Training Committee of Ohio Editor 1996 Jan/Feb 9
PaloMar College Lab Sharon Conway 1993 Jan/Feb 1
Proctor Training Session Editor 1998 Jan/Feb 11-1
Training Committee Announces Conference Activities Editor 1997 Jan/Feb 10
Training & Education Committee Report Editor 1992 Sep/Oct 5
Training (FCCC) USC Staff 1992 May/Jun 3
TREEO Training Editor 1995 Mar/Apr 2
University of Southern California Short Course USC Staff 1988 Jun/Aug 3
USC Foundation Specialist Course patrick Sylvester 1994 May/Jun 3
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Vacuum Breaker

Title Author Year Month Vol
CL, Why Is it Important to Vacuum Breakers? Bill Smith 1991 Jan/Feb 1
Cross-Connection Control Vacuum Breaker Hose Bibb Connections Bruce A. Ellis 1989 Sep/Nov 4
We Really Don't Need Vacuum Breakers on Water Closets? Al Hermsen 1993 Nov/Dec 6
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Valves

Title Author Year Month Vol
Resilient Seated Shut-off Valves & Testcocks USC Staff 1988 Jun/Aug 3
Resilient-seat Shutoff Valves Dick Clary 1989 Mar/May 2
What Is a Resilient Seated Valve? USC Staff 1990 Jun/Jul/Aug 3
What Is a Resilient Seated Valve? USC Staff 1993 Mar/Apr 2
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Videos

Title Author Year Month Vol
ABPA Video Library Editor 1991 May/Jun 3
New England Water Works Association Announces New Cross Connection Control Survey Video
 		 1990 Mar/Apr/May 2
Video Tapes Editor 1994 Mar/Apr 2
Video/film Review Tom Cravens 1989 Jun/Aug 3
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Views-Comments

Title Author Year Month Vol
Containment Residential Backflow Protection??? Fred Baird 1994 Jul/Aug 4
It Seems at Times that Some People are Determined to Create "Much ado About Nothing". Eric W. Foltz 1996 Jul/Aug 9
Solving the Water Crises Norman Day 1998 Nov/Dec 11-6
Views & Comments Eric W. Foltz 1996 May/Jun 9
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Vulnerability

Title Author Year Month Vol
First Nationwide Water Security Grants - Whitman Awards EPA 2002 Jul/Aug 15-4
News Notes: State of Virginia Looking at Waterworks Security U.S. Water News Online 2002 Mar/Apr 15-2
Preschooler Spearheads Terrorist Attack Fund-Raiser Henry Chang 2001 Nov/Dec 14-6
Protecting the Nation's Water Supplies from Terrorist Attack EPA 2002 Jul/Aug 15-4
Security and Your Truckfill Water Dispensing System Michael Birks 2002 Sep/Oct 15-5
Security Vulnerability Self-Assessment for Small Water Systems ASDWA & EPA 2002 Nov/Dec 15-6
Water Works Officials Study Anti-terrorism Do Behm and Peter Maller 2002 Mar/Apr 15-2
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Water Plant

Title Author Year Month Vol
Potential Hazards in a Water Treatment Plant Clark Jensen 1992 Nov/Dec 6
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Wells

Title Author Year Month Vol
Backflow Prevention for Agricultural Wells Kurt Schulbach 1990 Nov/Dec 5
The World's Largest Dug Well Jack Gambold 1991 Sep/Oct 5
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This data compiled by Les O'Brien, CET
UF/TREEO Center, Gainesville, FL (352)392-9570
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