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Lafayette failed backflow test

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City: Lafayette Utility: City of Lafayette Backflow Compliance Program Cadence: Annually Last verified: 2026-06-29
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  • Due basis: Lafayette runs backflow compliance through the city utility and BSI Online. The city says annual backflow tests are due by May 31 for irrigation systems and by August 31 for all other backflow devices, with late fees and possible water shutoff if the device stays out of compliance.
  • Who is affected: Lafayette utility customers with irrigation systems or any other city-required backflow devices.
  • Program phone: 303-661-1272
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Signals that matter before you act

  • Lafayette separates irrigation and non-irrigation annual due dates.
  • Late fees and water shutoff are part of the city's enforcement path.
  • The workflow is utility-plus-BSI, not generic contractor routing.
Workflow

Lafayette workflow order

  1. Confirm the device type and its annual due date.
  2. Complete the annual test through Lafayette's utility workflow.
  3. Post the result through the BSI-side process.
  4. Do not let late fees or shutoff escalation start.