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Bedford irrigation backflow testing

Bedford says irrigation systems must have a backflow device installed, with commercial irrigation facilities tested annually and other irrigation work tied to the event trigger.

City: Bedford Utility: City of Bedford Cross Connection and Backflow Cadence: Upon installation, replacement, repair, or relocation; annual for commercial assemblies Last verified: 2026-07-03
Local answer

What to check for Bedford

Bedford says irrigation systems must have a backflow device installed, with commercial irrigation facilities tested annually and other irrigation work tied to the event trigger.

  • Due basis: Bedford says all backflow assemblies must be tested upon installation, replacement, repair, or relocation, while commercial facilities must have backflow protection assemblies tested annually.
  • Notice or device clue: Look for the BPAT/tester registration context, Envirotrax record, service address, or assembly identifier.
  • Who is affected: Bedford commercial facilities, irrigation systems, and any property with a backflow assembly installed, replaced, repaired, or relocated.
  • Acceptance rule: Report acceptance depends on the named portal and the utility-approved tester route; keep proof that the report was submitted.
  • Program phone: 817-952-2200
Local signals

Signals that matter before you act

  • Irrigation systems are specifically called out.
  • Commercial irrigation facilities are annual.
  • Installation, replacement, repair, or relocation still triggers testing.
Workflow

Bedford workflow order

  1. Confirm whether the irrigation device is commercial or event-triggered.
  2. Use a VEPO-registered BPAT.
  3. Make sure the Envirotrax report matches the irrigation assembly.