Backflow Testing and Repair in Westminster, CO
The City of Westminster requires every backflow prevention assembly to be tested at installation and once every year after that. A certified tester has to do the work. Your result then goes to the city's cross-connection control team.
Most homeowners find that out when a notice arrives in the mail. Backflow testing in Westminster, CO is one of the few plumbing jobs the law puts on a calendar.
Who this applies to
Your assembly needs an annual test if any of these describe your property.
Irrigation assemblies have a tighter window. The test happens when the system is charged for the season, so the device is proven before it is exposed to summer pressure.
Why the rule exists
Water in a municipal main moves one direction under pressure. Drop that pressure, through a main break or heavy fire flow, and the direction can reverse.
Anything connected downstream then gets pulled toward the main. Fertilizer in an irrigation line, stagnant water in a fire loop or pool chemicals in a fill line all become drinking water contaminants.
The assembly on your line is the mechanical stop that prevents it. Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulation 11 sets the standard, and each water provider enforces it locally.
What the test involves
A certified tester attaches a differential gauge to the test cocks on your assembly and closes the shutoffs in sequence. The gauge reads the pressure drop across each check valve.
Your device either meets its specification or it does not. There is no partial pass, which is why a device that fails needs repair and a retest before the report can be filed.
Most tests take under half an hour. Water is off at that connection for a few minutes only.
When a device fails
Failure is usually a worn rubber seat, a fouled check valve or debris from a main flush lodged in the assembly. Repair kits exist for every common model.
We repair on the spot where the kit is on the truck. Where the body is cracked or the model is obsolete, replacement is the cheaper route and we quote it before touching anything.
The retest happens the same visit. Your report goes to the city from us, so nothing lands back on your desk.
The paperwork is ours
Testing is only half the job. Your result has to reach the water provider in the correct format and before the due date. Miss that and the account is out of compliance, whether the device passed or not.
We complete the form, submit the report and send you a copy for your records. If your due date is coming, tell us when you book and we will schedule ahead of it.
Put next year on our list
An annual requirement is easy to forget for eleven months. When we test your assembly, we log the due date and reach out before the next one, so you are not the one tracking it.
Ask about the reminder when the technician is on site. It costs nothing and it prevents a late notice.
Why Choose Us
What backs the work
The owner is a master plumber with 28 years of residential experience. All work comes with a one-year warranty and a full satisfaction guarantee.
A live agent answers every call, and there is no additional charge for nights, weekends or holidays. See the full range of our plumbing services for anything else on the property.
FAQs
Common questions
How often does a backflow preventer need testing?
Once a year in Westminster, plus a test at installation and after any repair or relocation of the device.
What happens if I skip the test?
Your water provider can issue a notice, apply a penalty or shut off service to the connection. The device also goes unproven, which is the risk that counts.
How much does backflow testing cost?
The price depends on the device size and how many assemblies your property has. You get the number before we schedule.
Do you handle the report to the city?
Yes. We file the result with your water provider and send you a copy.
Book backflow testing in Westminster, CO
Call (720) 829-9475 to speak with a live agent. Send your due date through the contact form and we will book you ahead of it.
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