Does City of Anaheim Cross Connection Control require annual backflow testing?

Immediately after installation, relocation, or repair, and at least annually thereafter. Anaheim says backflow prevention devices must be tested annually, and repaired and retested if defective. The annual tests must be performed by an Orange County Health Care Agency certified tester carrying a valid City of Anaheim business license.

Who is affected by City of Anaheim Cross Connection Control backflow rules?

Water users at locations where Anaheim requires a backflow prevention device, especially commercial, multi-family, irrigation, and fireline-related services.

How do I submit or confirm a backflow test for City of Anaheim Cross Connection Control?

Use the official utility workflow and submission methods listed on this page: Anaheim cross connection control, Anaheim standard specifications. Program phone: 714-765-4173.

Which backflow reporting portal does City of Anaheim Cross Connection Control use?

The stored submission route is: Anaheim cross connection control (program page), Anaheim standard specifications (standards page). Follow the utility workflow first because tester enrollment, filing fees, and pass/fail handling can differ by jurisdiction.

Where should I look for testers for City of Anaheim Cross Connection Control?

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 Anaheim Cross Connection Control?

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 Anaheim Cross Connection Control?

Testing is market-priced, but Anaheim's approved-list gate and electronic reporting matter more than a published retail price. Repair and retest cost depends on the device type and whether the issue arose during annual testing, relocation, or installation. The real Anaheim friction is the approved-tester requirement plus the city's submission rules.

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Anaheim annual backflow testing

Anaheim requires annual testing and also requires a retest any time a device is repaired, relocated, or newly installed.

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City: Anaheim Utility: City of Anaheim Cross Connection Control Cadence: Immediately after installation, relocation, or repair, and at least annually thereafter Last verified: 2026-06-29

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Anaheim requires annual testing and also requires a retest any time a device is repaired, relocated, or newly installed.

Due basis: Anaheim says backflow prevention devices must be tested annually, and repaired and retested if defective. The annual tests must be performed by an Orange County Health Care Agency certified tester carrying a valid City of Anaheim business license.
Who is affected: Water users at locations where Anaheim requires a backflow prevention device, especially commercial, multi-family, irrigation, and fireline-related services.
Program phone: 714-765-4173

Evidence-backed next step

Use the governing utility workflow

City search demand maps directly to Anaheim's governing cross-connection workflow.

Open annual testing workflow View the official tester list

Local signals

Signals that matter before you act

Only testers on the city's approved list may be used.
The tester must hold Orange County certification and a valid Anaheim business license.
Test results are submitted through Anaheim's electronic workflow.

Workflow

Anaheim workflow order

Confirm the device is still on Anaheim's annual testing program.
Choose a tester from Anaheim's approved list.
Complete the test and submit the result through Anaheim's electronic workflow.

Official source trail

Source-backed utility record

Anaheim publishes annual testing rules, approved-list gating, electronic submission, and utility specifications for irrigation and fireline work.

Anaheim cross connection control official program page

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Anaheim standard specifications official standards page

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Anaheim water services standard specifications official specification pdf

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