• Tester Training Course | 25-29 March (IN-PERSON) Tester Training Course | 25-29 March (IN-PERSON) *WAIT LIST ONLY* This course is designed to train the attendees in the intricacies of field-testing backflow prevention assemblies. The course is comprised of a series of lectures followed by guided exercises in a wet lab area where hands-on experience provides the understanding of the field-testing methods. Sign up today!
  • Backflow Tester Refresher Workshop | 1 April (IN-PERSON) Backflow Tester Refresher Workshop | 1 April (IN-PERSON) The workshops are recommended for those who are familiar with backflow prevention and cross-connection control but wish to be refreshed on certain topics in a hands-on environment. All events will be led by Foundation staff and all attendees will be eligible for continuing education units (CEU’s). Sign up today!
  • Specialist Training Course | 29 April - 3 May (IN-PERSON) Specialist Training Course | 29 April - 3 May (IN-PERSON) The course is ideal for those responsible for a cross-connection control program in their area. Attendees typically include water utility personnel, health agency personnel, those from large water using facilities and private contractors. Sign up today!
  • Live Webinar | 23 MAY | Understanding Hydraulics of Backflow Live Webinar | 23 MAY | Understanding Hydraulics of Backflow Understanding hydraulics is critical to comprehending how backflow can occur and why backflow prevention assemblies are effective. Learn about the properties of water and how water behaves in a water distribution and plumbing system, the different types of backflow conditions, and what steps can be taken to prevent backflow from occurring. Sign up today!
  • Become a USC Foundation Member Today! Become a USC Foundation Member Today! Becoming a member of the USC Foundation opens numerous benefits and resources for anyone involved in protecting potable water through backflow prevention and cross-connection control. Please join the USC Foundation, and let’s begin working together for safe water!
  • PRACTICE TIME AVAILABLE PRACTICE TIME AVAILABLE Anyone can request non-guided practice time with backflow prevention assemblies at the Foundation laboratory. To set up an apointment call 866-545-6340 or email fccchr@usc.edu.
  • Drink Tap Water using the Foundation's New Glass Bottle, Available Now! Drink Tap Water using the Foundation's New Glass Bottle, Available Now! Since tap water is more stringently regulated and tested more frequently than bottled water; now you can drink all the tap water you want by using the Foundation's new reusable glass bottle available now. Order yours today!

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Understanding Hydraulics of Backflow
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19 September
Celebrating 80 Years of the USC Foundation
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14 November
Obtaining USC Approval
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1 April
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15 July
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15 October
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