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Backflow Assembly Testers
Backflow Testing
Reporting Requirements:
- All testing reports must be on a city approved form and shall contain the date of the test, name of tester, the tester's certification number and test results must be listed on each report. The city will not accept a failed testing report as a completed testing report
- Testing shall be performed by a person who has been certified by an organization recognized by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
Download a list of approved & certified testers - Test reports for the annual recertification must be submitted within ten working days of the required renewal date.
Background:
- The water customer at their own expense shall install or have installed an approved assembly at a location and in a manner in accordance with state rule, and all applicable local regulations. Backflow prevention assembly shall have an inspection and test performed on the device upon installation, annually or as requested by the city.
Tester Requirements:
An Approved Tester
- Valid city of Surprise business license
- A valid Arizona Backflow Tester certification
- Current test gauge calibration documentation
- Proof of ownership of two test gauges, Proof of Insurance
Compliance:
- Cross-connection control assembly are inspected and tested at time of installation, annually, and as requested by the city. All inspections shall be performed by a certified tester that is on the city's approved list of testers.
- When a device has been removed or disconnected, inspection and testing must be performed by a certified tester that is on city's approved list of testers.
Reclaimed Water:
- Tester Shall beware that reclaimed water backflow are used with the city of Surprise.
- Potable water test kit is not to use on reclaimed water backflows.
Reclaimed Water Test Kit
Potable Water Test Kit
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Randy De La Garza
Pollution Control SpecialistPhone: 623.222.7143
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Cross-Connection/Backflow
Physical Address
16000 N. Civic Center Plaza
Surprise, AZ 85374
Mailing Address
Surprise, AZ 85374
Phone: 623.222.6000Fax: 623.222.7001
Water Emergency Status Line:
623.222.7222
TTY / VP: 623.222.1002
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on city holidays