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Anaheim approved backflow testers

Use this page when the search or notice says approved, certified, registered, or authorized backflow tester for Anaheim.

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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What to check for Anaheim

Use this page when the search or notice says approved, certified, registered, or authorized backflow tester for Anaheim.

  • 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
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Signals that matter before you act

  • Open Anaheim's official approved tester page
  • Confirm tester status on the governing list before treating a provider as approved.
  • Use the utility workflow for deadlines, report acceptance, and submission requirements.
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Anaheim workflow order

  1. Confirm whether the issue is annual testing, a repair, or a relocation.
  2. Choose an approved Anaheim tester with the required county certification and city license.
  3. Complete the test and submit the result electronically.
  4. If the device is defective, repair or replace it and retest before treating the matter as closed.