From the Water and Waste Water Department of the City of Saginaw regarding Saginaw backflow prevention:

The Saginaw Water Department maintains a water supply system following the guidelines set forth by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for human consumption and fire safety. Staff monitors the distribution system through the use of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. Staff responsibilities include:

• Checking quality assurance
• Cleaning pump sites
• Ensuring adequate pressure throughout the distribution system
• Taking care of installing new lines
• Keeping accurate records of distribution flow
• Maintaining and repairing existing lines
• Maintaining meters, boxes, and valves
• Reporting to the DSHS

Granted, the words “backflow prevention” are nowhere to be seen in that website information, but it is implied, so let’s take a closer look at that implication.  And if you have questions not answered in this article, give us a call at (817) 996-2000. We are City Backflow Testing, and we have the answers you seek about backflow.

State and Federal Backflow Regulations

The Saginaw Backflow Prevention Program is in line with the Texas Backflow Prevention Program, which is in accordance with the stipulations of the Clean Water Act of 1972.  That Clean Water Act laid the groundwork for a national system of regulations, ensuring clean water for all citizens in the United States.

Basic backflow prevention protocol

In most cities, and that includes Saginaw, commercial property owners are required to have backflow prevention testing and a backflow inspection annually by a licensed and certified backflow tester.  That tester has undergone many hours of instruction on proper backflow inspection, backflow repair, and backflow installation.  When hired, the backflow tester will do the following:

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

In addition, only approved backflow parts are allowed to be used.

Other property owners may fall under this regulation. Each property in Saginaw is judged on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the risk for backflow posed by each property and its land use.

How do you know if your property is required to undergo backflow testing? Contact the Water Department of the City of Saginaw.  They can also give you a list of approved and certified backflow testers you can call should you need them.

By the way, on that list you will find our name, City Backflow Testing.  As a matter of fact, you will find our name on the approved list for every city in Tarrant County, and that fact should set your mind at ease regarding our qualification.  Call us at (817) 996-2000.  We can answer your questions.  We can provide a backflow inspection should you need one. And we can provide the very best in backflow installation and backflow repair.  Call us for more information.