The city of Euless, Texas, has this to say about Euless backflow prevention on their city website:

“The backflow assembly that is part of your system controls cross-connections and prevents the possibility of backflow. In order to insure that this backflow assembly is working properly, it must be certified upon installation and tested periodically thereafter as required by state code. You will now be required to provide documentation annually to the City of Euless Planning and Development Department that this testing has been completed.”

Let’s take a closer look at these regulations so we can have full understanding.

What is backflow?

We might as well start with the thousand-pound gorilla in the room: what the heck is backflow? Most citizens of most cities have no clue, but backflow always has been, and always will be, a possible danger to any home owner or owner of a business.

Backflow occurs when the water pressure, pushing water from the city water supply to your home or business, suddenly drops. When that water pressure drops, the water in the system can, and will, reverse flow . . . back flow . . . and contaminated water can flow back into the potable water supply of the city.  How could it happen? Think large fire and water hydrants opened to fight that fire.  That would be enough to cause backflow.

Obviously this is something which needs to be controlled and prevented.

What is a backflow assembly?

Backflow is prevented by use of backflow assemblies, otherwise known as back flow preventers.  These are devices, with valves, which sense when pressure drops within the system.  When those devices sense a drop in water pressure, they shut down and will not allow water to reverse flow.

Who can test a backflow assembly?

Only certified, trained, and licensed backflow testing companies are authorized to do that backflow inspection, and every city in Texas has a list of the certified testers who can test, install, or repair a backflow preventor.

Who is responsible for backflow testing annually?

The statute says it clearly: the property owner is responsible to make sure backflow testing is conducted and reported annually.  Now don’t panic! We are fully aware that most property owners never even think about backflow testing, let alone know what to do with any test results. That is why the certified backflow testing companies will notify you when your annual testing is due, and they will also notify the city and fill out all necessary forms.

All you have to do is pay for the backflow service, a small price to pay to ensure that the city water supply stays pristine and safe.

If you live in Euless, you can call thee Euless Department of Public Works and ask for recommendations for backflow testing.  Call one of those recommended companies and then rest assured they know what they are doing.

We are City Backflow Testing and we’ve got you covered in the area of backflow testing.  Our number is (817) 996-2000.  Give us a call if you live in Euless and need our services.