From the City of Westover Hills, Texas, website regarding backflow prevention:

Approved backflow prevention assemblies must be installed to comply with Town Ordinances as well as state and federal environmental laws. Certain backflow prevention devices with test ports must be tested upon installation and thereafter annually by a licensed backflow tester. A resident must contract with a licensed backflow tester and results must be submitted to the Town.

Now let’s take a closer look at that section and discuss how it applies to citizens of Westover Hills.

Governmental regulations can be a bit dry to read, and they can be equally hard to understand.  We are going to attempt to clarify the main points regarding backflow prevention regulation.  If you have further questions you can call us at (817) 996-2000, City Backflow Testing, your one-stop authority on all things related to backflow.

Certain backflow prevention assemblies

Not all property owners in the Town of Westover Hills must have backflow testing.  This regulation is reserved for what are considered to be “high risk” properties. These are usually commercial buildings, buildings with fire sprinkler systems, and those where irrigation is installed. To find out if you are on that list, call the Public Works Department for the Town of Westover Hills.

Must be tested upon installation and thereafter annually

Any backflow assembly with test ports must be tested annually. The test takes less than an hour and usually costs around $100.  Immediately after the test is done, a new one is scheduled for one year in advance.   Failure to do so will result in fine levied by the Town of Westover Hills.

Must contract with a licensed backflow tester

Although this is, in reality, a plumbing problem, only a licensed and certified backflow tester may work on backflow devices. This includes backflow installation, backflow testing, backflow repair, and backflow reports.  To be certified, an individual must pass a state exam on backflow procedures.

Must be submitted to the Town

Until those test results are submitted to the Town, a property owner is still liable and may be fined.  It is important that you hire a licensed backflow tester who is also certified for the Town of Westover Hills.  Each city requires its own certification and license.

Comply with Town ordinances as well as state and Federal

These backflow regulations are a result of the Clean Water Act of 1972.  Every city in the United States must have backflow regulations and procedures.  They are all similar but still, should you relocate, it would behoove you to check local regulations regarding backflow.

We are City Backflow Testing and we are licensed and certified for the Town of Westover Hills, Texas, as well as most other towns and cities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.  If you are looking for professional service…if you are looking for friendly service…if you are looking for trusted work….City Backflow Testing should be your first, and only, telephone call.  Give us a call for rates and an appointment regarding backflow installation, backflow repairs, and backflow testing.

We are standing by ready to help you.