Failed-test city route

Aspen failed backflow test

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

City: Aspen Utility: City of Aspen Cross Connection Control AKA Backflow Prevention Program Cadence: At least annually, plus on installation and after repair Last verified: 2026-06-29
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What to check for Aspen

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

  • Due basis: Aspen says initial notifications now come directly from BSI and testers are required to submit reports online through BSI. The city also says containment devices are tested at least annually and residents receive a reminder before the anniversary of the test date.
  • Who is affected: Commercial, multi-family, irrigation, fire-system, and other protected water services inside Aspen's cross-connection control program.
  • Program phone: 970-920-5110
Local signals

Signals that matter before you act

  • Aspen uses BSI for notification and tester reporting.
  • The city publishes a certified tester list rather than leaving customers to guess.
  • The public guidance separates irrigation and fire-system device expectations.
Workflow

Aspen workflow order

  1. Confirm the device type and whether the service is domestic, irrigation, or fire.
  2. Use Aspen's certified tester list to choose the right tester.
  3. Complete the test and make sure it is entered through BSI.
  4. Keep the anniversary-date reminder cycle intact for the next year.