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Riverside approved backflow testers

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

City: Riverside Utility: Riverside Public Utilities Backflow Prevention Cadence: Upon installation and at least annually thereafter Last verified: 2026-06-29
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What to check for Riverside

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

  • Due basis: Riverside Public Utilities says each installed backflow device must be tested for proper operation at least annually, and it makes the customer responsible for following up with the contracted tester and assuring reports are submitted by the due date.
  • Who is affected: Commercial, industrial, irrigation, fire protection, and other Riverside service connections that the utility's cross-connection control program requires to have a backflow assembly.
  • Program phone: 951-351-6167
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Signals that matter before you act

  • Open the Riverside approved backflow tester list
  • Confirm tester status on the governing list before treating a provider as approved.
  • Use the utility workflow for deadlines, report acceptance, and submission requirements.
Workflow

Riverside workflow order

  1. Identify the Riverside service connection and assembly requirement.
  2. Choose a tester from the Riverside approved list.
  3. Complete the annual test or any required repair or replacement.
  4. Follow up until RPU has the accepted report on file.