Potable Water Area

Item 6: Cross-Connection Control and Backflow

Name: VSP Operations Manual Item 6: Cross-Connection Control and Backflow
Creator: CDC Vessel Sanitation Program
License: https://www.usa.gov/publicdomain/label/1.0/

VSP Operations Manual Edition: 2018 | Max Deduction: 5 Points

5-Year Citations 1

Installation and annual testing of backflow prevention devices on continuous pressure connections.

Key Facts

VSP Operations Manual Item 6: Cross-Connection Control and Backflow (Potable Water).
Maximum point deduction per citation is 5 points.
Cited 1 times across fleet inspections over the five-year evaluation window.
Total points deducted under this item across all inspections: 4 points.
Coverage verified through 2026-09-17, Thursday, September 17, 2026.

Recorded Citations Across Fleet Inspections

Specific public health violations cited under Item 6 on commercial passenger vessels:

Fleet Citations for Item 6
Vessel / Inspection	Date	Points	Citation Finding	Corrective Action Statement
<a href="/inspections/insp-9138850-20171104/"><strong>Carnival Sunrise</strong></a>	2017-11-04	-4	Vacuum breaker on deck 4 forward garbage room washdown line showed corrosion and leakage during test.	New atmospheric vacuum breaker installed and tested prior to ship departure.