Hudson Oaks backflow prevention is consistent with most other city programs in Texas regarding backflow prevention.  We will discuss those city regulations below, and for a copy of the backflow testing report you can click on this link.

Backflow testing in Hudson Oaks, Texas, is required annually for all commercial buildings.  There is no testing requirement for residential buildings, nor is there for irrigation systems, but each new structure is considered on a case-by-case basis by the Water Department of Hudson Oaks.  In addition, all backflow testing must be conducted by a licensed and certified backflow tester.

We are City Backflow Testing and our number is (817) 996-2000.  Call us for rates and with any questions you might have about backflow prevention.

What is backflow?

If you do not know what backflow is, rest assured you have a lot of company.  Back flow is a significant health hazard and yet it is handled so efficiently by most cities that it is basically a non-factor in our everyday lives.  To understand backflow you must first understand how the water system works in Hudson Oaks.  Water is “pumped” from the city water supply to your home or business by means of water pressure.  In effect, water is pushed through the pipes using a pressure system.  It is an incredibly simple and efficient means of transporting water through miles and miles of water pipes, and the entire system runs smoothly until there is a disruption in that water pressure.  If that should happen . . . if water pressure should drop significantly . . . it is entirely possible for water in the pipes to reverse its direction of flow . . . to backflow . . . in which case contaminated water will flow back into the city’s water supply.

What prevents backflow from happening?

Mechanical parts called backflow devices, or backflow preventers, are what keep us all safe. They are basically valves which only allow water to flow in a safe direction. They automatically lock shut if water should reverse direction, and it is those devices which must be annually inspected to make sure they are working properly.

What happens during a backflow inspection?

At City Backflow Testing we follow these steps during a backflow inspection:

Notify- Notify the customer we are here for testing

• Identify- Make sure serial number is correct and that we have the right assembly
• Inspect- Make sure there are 4 test ports and 2 Shut off handles
• Observe- Attach test equipment and follow proper testing  procedures  for this assembly
• Test Reports- Enter values for the  assemblies
• Turn in all test Reports to the local water Purveyor or City

Whose responsibility is it to do these tests?  It is the property owner’s responsibility to have backflow devices inspected yearly, so if you are unaware of all this, we suggest you call the City of Hudson Oaks and inquire about licensed and certified backflow inspectors.  One name you will be given is City Backflow Testing, a trusted name in the business of keeping your water safe for family and customers.

Give us a call for rates and an appointment.