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Longmont irrigation backflow testing

Longmont has especially strong irrigation content because DCVAs are no longer approved long term on irrigation lines and failed units must move toward RP protection.

City: Longmont Utility: City of Longmont Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Cadence: Annually with utility due dates between April and September Last verified: 2026-06-29
Local answer

What to check for Longmont

Longmont has especially strong irrigation content because DCVAs are no longer approved long term on irrigation lines and failed units must move toward RP protection.

  • Due basis: Longmont requires annual testing by certified testers, says new and replacement assemblies must be tested after installation, and publishes a notice-and-enforcement sequence that starts 45 days before the due date and can escalate to civil penalties and water suspension.
  • Notice or device clue: Look for the SwiftComply or C3Swift account, device, address, or notice record.
  • Who is affected: Longmont customers with backflow assemblies, especially non-single-family properties, irrigation services, and homes with higher-hazard conditions like fire suppression or boilers.
  • Acceptance rule: Report acceptance depends on using the named portal or online submission path; keep proof that the report was submitted.
  • Report workflow: Longmont SwiftComply backflow test submission workflow
  • Credential gate: Certified tester status
  • Program phone: 303-651-8416
Notice-to-closeout map

Source-backed procedure before the record is treated as closed

This is the working path for Longmont notices: match the authority, confirm the tester gate, use the accepted submission route, and keep proof that the report was accepted.

Local signals

Signals that matter before you act

  • Irrigation systems are treated as high-hazard cross-connections.
  • A failed irrigation DCVA must be replaced with an RP within 60 days or repaired on a two-year replacement timeline.
  • The city now routes submission through SwiftComply.
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Workflow

Longmont workflow order

  1. Confirm whether the irrigation line still has a DCVA.
  2. If it fails, choose repair with timeline or full RP replacement.
  3. Keep the city and SwiftComply record current while the upgrade is completed.
City FAQ

Longmont questions before you act

Which utility controls this Longmont backflow route?

Longmont maps to City of Longmont Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control. City search demand maps directly to Longmont's governing backflow program and enforcement workflow.

What should I verify before scheduling in Longmont?

Confirm the due basis, property type, device type, and submission method before booking. Then confirm tester eligibility directly with the utility or portal, and make sure the report can be filed through the required utility or portal path.

Who controls the rule for Longmont?

Longmont search demand is routed to City of Longmont Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control. Longmont customers with backflow assemblies, especially non-single-family properties, irrigation services, and homes with higher-hazard conditions like fire suppression or boilers.

What costs or fees should I expect for Longmont?

Testing is market-priced, but Longmont adds a $10 passing-test portal charge and escalating late-compliance costs. Repair and retest costs rise quickly on irrigation upgrades and failed assemblies. The main cost pressure is avoiding late fees, civil penalties, and shutoff scheduling.