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College Station approved backflow testers

Use this page when the search or notice says approved, certified, registered, or authorized backflow tester for College Station.

City: College Station Utility: City of College Station Backflow Prevention Cadence: Installation testing plus ordinance-driven ongoing reporting Last verified: 2026-06-29
Local answer

What to check for College Station

Use this page when the search or notice says approved, certified, registered, or authorized backflow tester for College Station.

  • 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.
  • Notice or device clue: Look for the utility name, service address, assembly serial number, account or notice ID, and due date.
  • Who is affected: Lawn irrigation systems, properties where inspectors require a backflow assembly, and fireline or general assemblies using City-registered testers.
  • Acceptance rule: Report acceptance depends on the named portal and the utility-approved tester route; keep proof that the report was submitted.
  • Report workflow: College Station Water Services report delivery workflow
  • Report timing: Report due within 30 days after testing.
  • Credential gate: TCEQ-certified BPAT status, City of College Station tester registration, Fireline or general tester category when applicable
  • Program phone: 979-764-3660
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Source-backed procedure before the record is treated as closed

This is the working path for College Station 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

  • Open the College Station registered tester list
  • Confirm tester status on the governing list before treating a provider as approved.
  • Use the utility workflow for deadlines, report acceptance, and submission requirements.
Other College Station routes

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Workflow

College Station workflow order

  1. Confirm whether the project or property requires a backflow assembly through Water Services or the irrigation permit workflow.
  2. Use a TCEQ-certified BPAT who is also registered with the City of College Station.
  3. Complete the City report form and deliver the original report to Water Services within 30 days of testing.
  4. If you need a tester, start with the City's registered tester PDF rather than a generic search.
City FAQ

College Station questions before you act

Where should I find approved backflow testers for College Station?

Start with the governing authority's published tester list. This utility has an official approved-tester route and it should be treated as the primary source.

Can I use a generic backflow tester search for College Station?

Use generic provider discovery only after the governing utility workflow is clear. Approval, reporting, and credential rules can be utility-specific.

Who controls the rule for College Station?

College Station search demand is routed to City of College Station Backflow Prevention. Lawn irrigation systems, properties where inspectors require a backflow assembly, and fireline or general assemblies using City-registered testers.

What costs or fees should I expect for College Station?

The City does not publish consumer testing price bands, so retail cost remains market-based. Repair and retest price depends on the assembly and contractor; City materials focus on procedure rather than consumer pricing. The published $50 annual registration fee applies to tester companies, not directly to the property owner.