Does City of Tempe Backflow Prevention Program require annual backflow testing?

At installation and annually on the anniversary date. Tempe uses annual anniversary-date testing by a City-registered certified tester, sends reminders before the due date, and can escalate unresolved noncompliance to termination of water service.

Who is affected by City of Tempe Backflow Prevention Program backflow rules?

Tempe customers with contained cross-connection hazards, including irrigation, fire-line, multifamily, commercial, and other assemblies tracked by the Water Utilities Division.

How do I submit or confirm a backflow test for City of Tempe Backflow Prevention Program?

Use the official utility workflow and submission methods listed on this page: Tempe backflow prevention program, Tempe registered testing companies list. Program phone: 480-350-2678.

Where should I look for testers for City of Tempe Backflow Prevention Program?

Start with the governing authority's published tester list. This utility has an official approved-tester route and it should be treated as the primary source.

What should I check before scheduling a tester for City of Tempe Backflow Prevention Program?

Confirm the due basis, property type, device type, and submission method before booking. Then open the official tester-list route, and make sure the report can be filed through the required utility or portal path.

What costs or portal fees should I expect for City of Tempe Backflow Prevention Program?

Testing is market-priced, but Tempe adds notice timing and tester-registration discipline. Repair and retest cost rises if the assembly was stolen, relocated, or tied to a fire line. The strongest local cost driver is avoiding Tempe enforcement and repeat site visits.

Annual city route

Tempe annual backflow testing

Tempe requires installation testing and annual anniversary-date testing by a City-registered tester.

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City: Tempe Utility: City of Tempe Backflow Prevention Program Cadence: At installation and annually on the anniversary date Last verified: 2026-06-29

Local answer

What to check for Tempe

Tempe requires installation testing and annual anniversary-date testing by a City-registered tester.

Due basis: Tempe uses annual anniversary-date testing by a City-registered certified tester, sends reminders before the due date, and can escalate unresolved noncompliance to termination of water service.
Who is affected: Tempe customers with contained cross-connection hazards, including irrigation, fire-line, multifamily, commercial, and other assemblies tracked by the Water Utilities Division.
Program phone: 480-350-2678

Evidence-backed next step

Use the governing utility workflow

City search demand maps directly to Tempe's governing backflow program and registered tester workflow.

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Local signals

Signals that matter before you act

Tempe sends an initial notice 45 days before the due date.
Overdue notices follow if the test is not posted.
Users must use a certified tester registered with the City.

Workflow

Tempe workflow order

Confirm the assembly and due date on the Tempe notice.
Use a Tempe-registered tester for the test.
Get the result posted before the overdue window closes.

Official source trail

Source-backed utility record

Tempe runs a real containment program with annual anniversary testing, registered testers, notice timing, and direct fire-line language around double-check assemblies.

Tempe backflow prevention program official program page

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Tempe registered testing companies list official tester list pdf

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