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Webinar

Hazards in Focus

Top Backflow Risks & What Protects Your Drinking Water

 

 

 

On-Demand Webinar: Recorded on January 21, 2026

Cross-connection risks are common wherever water flows and can threaten drinking water if left unaddressed. Many backflow hazards repeat across residential and commercial service connections in municipal systems, making early identification critical.

This webinar reviews common risks found downstream of water meters and explains how utilities can protect against them. Real-world examples show how everyday connections like irrigation systems, boilers, chemical feeds, and hoses can become contamination risks without proper protection.

The session focuses on selecting the right backflow protection, supporting compliance, and preparing for sanitary surveys. Guest speaker Lee Paumen, Water System Operations Specialist for the City of Buffalo, MN, shares practical lessons from his experience improving the city’s cross-connection control program.

You'll learn how to:

  • Identify common cross-connection backflow hazards
  • Match risks with appropriate backflow protection
  • Support compliance through surveys and documentation

Watch for free today!


Webinar Presenters

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Lee Paumen - Client City of Buffalo MN Headshot
Gary McLaren
HydroCorp Director of Solutions Marketing
ASSE 5120 & 5150 Certified
Lee Pauman
Water System Operations Specialist
City of Buffalo, MN