The need and requirement for Backflow Certification stems from the “Clean Water Act” of 1972, later amended in 1977. That act, passed by Congress, requires that the public be protected from contamination of water used to prepare food, clean water for sanitization and the protection of the potable water sources.
Texas, and many other states, already had laws in place to protect homeowners and their water supply, but in recent years those states have enacted more stringent laws and required more stringent methods to ensure the safety of the public.
Texas now requires that all potable water sources must be protected to prevent contamination, and that includes any cross contamination of a water source. It requires that homeowners take steps necessary and that water providers take the necessary steps. This means that backflow prevention devices are required to be installed properly and also required to be checked annually by someone with backflow certification to make sure they are working properly.
A Backflow Protection Tester with the proper backflow certification must complete state tests for licensing, and must continue to receive education to keep that license current. State licensed testers are the only ones who can test backflow preventers and are the only ones who can provide maintenance on them. In addition, backflow testers with backflow certification must meet the requirements of not only state law but municipal laws for each city they provide service for.
All of this means that you, the homeowner, are required, by law, to make sure your backflow devices are working properly each year, and that they are tested and maintained by a certified backflow tester.
City Backflow Testing is one such company. Their licenses include the following:
State Lic. BP0004915
State Registration SCR-U-2005364
State Lic. RME-U-2005362
State Lic. L10003339
Certified Water Auditor
State of Texas Training Provider 699
As well as certification in most cities within the state of Texas.
City Backflow Testing has been around quite awhile now and they really do know this backflow business. They are continually improving their education so that you receive the best possible service. They are constantly using only the best backflow preventers to protect your water supply. And they are locally owned and operated, meaning they have the interests of their state and their neighbors at heart.
Is it time to have your backflow devices tested? Go with City Backflow Testing, experienced and loaded with backflow certification, a company you can count on.
