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Come join us for the only conference dedicated to backflow prevention in the State of Arizona on June 13, 2008 at the City of Chandler Tumbleweed Recreation Center, click on Upcoming Events for more details.

AZAPBA IS OFFERING A TESTER CERTIFICATION CLASS IN JUNE OF 2008 FOR MORE INFO CLICK ON THE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TAB

The Arizona Chapter of the American Backflow Prevention Association (AZABPA) is an organization whose members have a common interest in protecting drinking water from contamination through cross-connections. AZABPA is an organization dedicated to education and technical assistance. Through its network of regions and chapters, local needs and interests are supported with the resources of the national organization. AZABPA is committed to advancing all aspects of backflow prevention for the continued protection of all water users.

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in cross-connection control and maintaining water quality standards. AZABPA is for the professional who seeks continuing knowledge and up-to-date information in this constantly changing field. The AZABPA is composed of experts in cross-connection control and those just entering this dynamic field. All levels of professionals can belong to and benefit from the AZABPA: From legislators who write the laws, to the federal, state and local authorities who enforce the laws; from educators who provide training, to the plumbing and water works personnel who carry this training into the field; from engineers and architects who design the systems, to the manufacturers who produce the equipment used in the systems.

What can the American Backflow Prevention Association do for me?

Besides the obvious benefits of meeting other professionals with common interests, as a Member you'll receive:

Education - local seminars and training; extensive library of materials available through national office.
ABPA NEWS, the only membership publication devoted exclusively to cross-connection control.
Reduced registration rates for conferences, training programs and seminars.
Technical Assistance with cross-connection control programs.
Membership in regional, state, and local chapters.
An opportunity to serve on, or benefit from, national committees that are working to solve problems and address important cross-connection control issues.
Full voting privileges and an opportunity to serve as an association leader, gaining national recognition for your work in the field of cross-connection control.
No matter how tough your cross-connection problems are, you can count on help from the association. Members are committed to providing information and assistance.