Cambridge Water Department Water > Administration Division > Cross Connection Control > Cross Connection Permits Cross Connection Permits Cross Connection Permits are issued through the Cross Connection Program. The Cross Connection Permit fee is $25 for each device. Please electronically submit a Cross Connection Plan Approval Backflow Prevention Device Design Data Sheet and a sketch for each device to backflow@cambridgema.gov or fax it to (617) 349-4796. The Device Design Data Sheet can be found here. For additional information, please contact our Cross Connection department by phone at 617-349-4771 Monday through Friday: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM or email. Administration Division Automated Meter Reading System Upgrade Cold Weather Precautions Drought Status and Water Conservation Water Bill Information Water Quiz Understanding Your Water Bill High Reads, Leaks and Meter Replacement High Read Contact Information Automated Meter Reading Device, Broken or Damaged Meters Cross Connection Control Cross Connection Permits Fire Pump Test Hydrant Rental Permits Fire Service Fee Information Water Service Line Coverage Water Treatment Plan Brochure Budget Staff HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? Information for: Select a topic Permits Water Main Leak Repair History Fluoride in Cambridge Drinking Water Water Testing What is Water Hardness Water Quality report Water Supply Fresh Pond Reservation Water Bill Information Emergencies I'd like to: Select one Pay My Water Bill Tour Opportunities Water Service Issues Fresh Pond Reservation Apply for a Permit Get a Permit for Fresh Pond Test My Water Where Does Our Drinking Water Come From? Water Dept. Divisions: Select one Administration Division Distribution Engineering Water Operations Division Water Board Watershed SAM CORDA MANAGING DIRECTOR Cambridge Water Department 250 Fresh Pond Parkway Cambridge MA 02138 Phone: 617-349-4770 Fax: 617-349-4796 Contact Us Hours Monday: 8:30am-8pm Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30am-5pm Friday: 8:30am-12pm Email: CWD@cambridgema.gov Cambridge DHSP on Facebook Cambridge Center for Families on Twitter Download Forms Fresh Pond Reservation Use Permit Tour Request Senior Discount Program Additional Forms and Documents FAQs Drinking Water Quality Fresh Pond Reservation Water Bill Water Service Issues or Emergencies Watershed Programs High Reads Leaks and Meter Replacement Source Water Protection Volunteer at Fresh Pond Water Resource Monitoring Water Department Divisions Administration Distribution Engineering Treatment and Operations Water Board Watershed Management Water Quality Reports 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 to 2003 © 2021 City of Cambridge, MA Contact Us Disclaimer Privacy Policy Site Map SERVICESENERGY REDUCTION & RENEWABLE ENERGYPROJECTSFRESH POND RESERVATIONPROGRAMSWATER BILL INFOPERMITSWATER BOARDABOUT US Calendar Contact Us News Site Map Cambridge Home Page Text Size: A A A Search