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Talty approved backflow testers

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

City: Talty Utility: Talty Special Utility District Backflow Testing Cadence: Upon installation and annually for health-hazard or commercial properties Last verified: 2026-06-29
Local answer

What to check for Talty

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

  • Due basis: Talty SUD says irrigation assemblies are tested upon installation and the test form must be provided to the district office. The district also requires annual testing for assemblies protecting against a health hazard and for all commercial properties regardless of health hazard, with test results due by either May 1 or November 1 depending on the cycle.
  • Notice or device clue: Look for the utility name, service address, assembly serial number, account or notice ID, and due date.
  • Who is affected: Irrigation systems, commercial properties, properties with onsite sewer facilities or septic systems, and customers served by Talty Special Utility District who have testable backflow assemblies.
  • Acceptance rule: Report acceptance depends on the named portal and the utility-approved tester route; keep proof that the report was submitted.
  • Program phone: 972-552-4422
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Source-backed procedure before the record is treated as closed

This is the working path for Talty 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 Talty SUD 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 Talty routes

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Workflow

Talty workflow order

  1. Use Talty's backflow page to confirm whether the property is installation-only or part of the annual testing cycle.
  2. If the property has an irrigation system, complete the permit and inspection workflow through the district office first.
  3. Hire a tester who is registered with the Talty SUD office and uses a current gauge certification.
  4. Send the completed report to the district office by the May 1 or November 1 deadline tied to the property cycle.
Official source trail

Source-backed utility record

Talty SUD is strong file-backed pilot material because it publishes installation testing, annual health-hazard and commercial testing, OSSF-to-RPZ rules, hard May 1 or November 1 deadlines, an official tester list, a report form, and a registration form.

City FAQ

Talty questions before you act

Where should I find approved backflow testers for Talty?

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 Talty?

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 Talty?

Talty search demand is routed to Talty Special Utility District Backflow Testing. Irrigation systems, commercial properties, properties with onsite sewer facilities or septic systems, and customers served by Talty Special Utility District who have testable backflow assemblies.

What costs or fees should I expect for Talty?

Private testing price is market-based, but Talty layers permit and compliance deadlines around the work. Repair and retest cost can jump if an OSSF property has to replace a failed DCV with an RPZ instead of repairing in place. Talty's published paperwork also shows a $50 tester registration fee and a $195 irrigation permit and inspection fee, which helps explain why district jobs can feel heavier than a simple plumber visit.