The City of Colleyville, Texas, says this on their website about backflow prevention:

“All commercial properties are required to have a backflow assembly. Owners must have the device tested annually by an approved backflow-prevention device tester. Residential properties with fire systems must have the device tested annually. Residential properties with irrigation systems only are required to have a backflow test performed upon installation of the system.”

So let’s take a closer look at those requirements so we can eliminate any confusion you might have, and feel free to call us if you still have questions after reading this article.  Our number is (817) 996-2000.

Backflow assembly required on all commercial properties!

For those of you a bit in the dark about this conversation, back flow is the sudden reversal of water flow in the city’s water system, and it happens most often because of a sudden decrease in water pressure at or near the city’s water supply facility. If water pressure drops too low, contaminated water will reverse flow and flow from the home or business back towards the potable water supply of the City. Obviously this would be very bad for all citizens, so that is why a backflow assembly is required on all commercial properties. And why commercial properties only and not all residential homes? Simply because of the volume of water used by businesses vs residential homes. There is a greater risk with commercial properties.

Backflow inspections annually by an approved backflow-prevention device tester.

The annual part of this requirement is self-explanatory.  The “approved backflow-prevention device tester refers to the fact that every city in Texas is required to have a list of backflow testers who have passed regulatory testing regarding back flow preventers. In other words, it is not enough to simply be a plumber; you must pass city tests to prove that you have the proper training to conduct these very important tests.

Residential testing!

Residential properties with irrigation systems and residential properties with fire systems are also high on the risk list regarding backflow and thus are also part of the Colleyville backflow prevention regulations.  Again, this is an annual inspection by an approved backflow tester.

Once these tests are conducted, reports are filed by the backflow tester with the Colleyville government, and those reports are held on file for a number of years.  If the testing is not done, fines will be levied.  And rest assured, a good, reliable backflow tester will keep customers on file and automatically notify them when it is time for the annual test of the backflow devices.

City Backflow Testing is one of those trusted with backflow testing for the City of Colleyville.  With years of experience throughout the Greater Fort Worth area, City Backflow Testing has the trust of city governments throughout the region, and that kind of trust is a direct product of quality and reliable work.

Backflow testing is far too important to treat lightly.  You need the very best to conduct these annual tests on your backflow system, and the very best in Colleyville and most of Tarrant County is City Backflow Testing.  Give us a call today!