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College Station annual backflow testing

College Station is strongest on process rather than consumer copy: the City publishes the tester list, report form, and a 30-day report delivery rule.

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City: College Station Utility: City of College Station Backflow Prevention Cadence: Installation testing plus ordinance-driven ongoing reporting Last verified: 2026-06-29
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College Station is strongest on process rather than consumer copy: the City publishes the tester list, report form, and a 30-day report delivery rule.

  • Due basis: College Station says backflow prevention devices must be tested on installation, testers must be TCEQ-certified and registered with the City, and original reports must reach Water Services within 30 days of testing per city ordinance.
  • Who is affected: Lawn irrigation systems, properties where inspectors require a backflow assembly, and fireline or general assemblies using City-registered testers.
  • Program phone: 979-764-3660
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  • The test report must reach Water Services within 30 days of testing.
  • The tester must be both TCEQ certified and registered with the City.
  • The City publishes separate fireline and general tester lists in one PDF.
Workflow

College Station workflow order

  1. Use a City-registered BPAT.
  2. Complete the City report form.
  3. Deliver the original report to Water Services within 30 days.