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San Diego failed backflow test

Use this page when the assembly already failed and the next step is repair, retest, and accepted report submission.

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City: San Diego Utility: City of San Diego Public Utilities Backflow Program Cadence: Upon installation and annually thereafter Last verified: 2026-06-29
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What to check for San Diego

Use this page when the assembly already failed and the next step is repair, retest, and accepted report submission.

  • Due basis: San Diego says all backflow devices are tested annually and points customers to the approved tester list when the Public Utilities Department contacts them for compliance.
  • Who is affected: Multi-family, commercial, industrial, dedicated irrigation, and fire-protection services that the Public Utilities Department identifies as requiring backflow protection.
  • Program phone: 858-292-6329
Local signals

Signals that matter before you act

  • San Diego explicitly mentions fines and water termination for noncompliance.
  • Only approved testers can perform accepted testing.
  • Irrigation and fire-protection cases are both visible on public pages.
Workflow

San Diego workflow order

  1. If the Public Utilities Department contacts you, confirm which service connection is under the program.
  2. Choose a tester from the approved list.
  3. Complete the installation or annual test under the city's program standards.
  4. Resolve any enforcement notices quickly so the issue does not escalate to fines or shutoff.