Failed-test city route

Aurora failed backflow test

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

City: Aurora Utility: Aurora Water Backflow Prevention Cadence: Upon installation and annually thereafter Last verified: 2026-06-29
Local answer

What to check for Aurora

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

  • Due basis: Aurora says operational tests by a certified technician must be conducted upon installation and at least annually thereafter, and results must be submitted online before the annual test due date.
  • Who is affected: Aurora Water customers and property owners whose service requires a backflow prevention assembly, including hydrant users who need RP protection.
  • Program phone: 303-326-8520
Evidence-backed next step

Use the governing utility workflow

City search demand maps directly to Aurora Water's governing program.

Local signals

Signals that matter before you act

  • Aurora requires online submission before the due date.
  • The owner or billed customer is explicitly responsible.
  • Hydrant use has its own RP requirement with current test data.
Workflow

Aurora workflow order

  1. Identify the responsible party for the service.
  2. Use a certified technician to perform installation and annual operational testing.
  3. Submit the test results online before the due date.
  4. For hydrant or temporary outdoor use, provide the required RP protection and current test data.