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Avondale irrigation backflow testing

Avondale's public rules fit irrigation because the city frames backpressure, chemical injectors, and cross-connections as drinking-water risks that require approved devices.

City: Avondale Utility: City of Avondale Backflow and Cross-Connection Control Cadence: At installation and annually thereafter Last verified: 2026-06-29
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Avondale's public rules fit irrigation because the city frames backpressure, chemical injectors, and cross-connections as drinking-water risks that require approved devices.

  • Due basis: Avondale says annual testing is required, that customers will be notified when results are due, and that only a Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester approved by the City may test devices in the system.
  • Who is affected: Avondale water customers with required assemblies, especially commercial, multifamily, irrigation, and fire-protection services tied to city water.
  • Program phone: 623-333-4400
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Signals that matter before you act

  • Annual testing applies once the device is installed.
  • Approved device classes are listed in the city manual.
  • The city-approved tester list gives irrigation customers a direct next action.
Workflow

Avondale workflow order

  1. Confirm the irrigation assembly type Avondale expects.
  2. Use a city-approved tester.
  3. Keep the test result and next-year schedule current with Public Works.