Backflow Prevention & Testing in Pace

Annual Backflow Testing in Pace Under Water System Rules

Pace Water System’s 2024 Cross-Connection Control Program states that required backflow preventer assemblies for residential service connections must be tested after installation or repair and at least annually thereafter. Covered assemblies must be tested by qualified testers certified through an approved organization or school.

If an assembly doesn’t meet the required performance standards, Pace Water System requires repair or replacement within 30 days, followed by reinspection. Water service may be subject to disconnection if the corrective work and reinspection aren’t completed within that period.

When a Backflow Preventer Needs Service

The appropriate service depends on the connection type, device condition, contamination risk, and water provider rules. Dedicated irrigation connections and properties using reclaimed water may have additional cross-connection protection requirements.

Common reasons to request service include:

• Annual testing: A covered residential assembly has reached its recurring test date.
• Post-installation testing: A new or repaired device needs performance testing.
• Failed inspection: Internal components may require repair before the assembly is tested again.
• Device failure: A leaking, damaged, or noncompliant assembly may require replacement.

For homeowners arranging backflow testing in Pace, the process typically involves evaluating the assembly with calibrated equipment and recording whether it meets the applicable performance standard. A failed result doesn’t automatically require complete replacement. The right correction depends on what failed and whether the assembly can be repaired.