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City of Prescott Backflow Prevention Program annual backflow testing

Prescott says required devices are tested at installation and annually thereafter using approved testers.

Utility: City of Prescott Backflow Prevention Program Last verified: 2026-04-05 Due basis: Prescott says all required backflow devices must be tested at installation and every year after that. The city requires customers to use one of Prescott's approved assembly testers and routes reports back to the Water Protection Office.
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What matters here

Prescott says required devices are tested at installation and annually thereafter using approved testers.

Due basis: Prescott says all required backflow devices must be tested at installation and every year after that. The city requires customers to use one of Prescott's approved assembly testers and routes reports back to the Water Protection Office.

Highlights

Highlights

  • Initial testing and annual testing are both explicit.
  • Prescott publishes an approved tester PDF rather than sending users to a generic search.
  • Reports route back through the Water Protection Office workflow.
Workflow

Workflow

  1. Confirm the device is in Prescott's backflow program.
  2. Choose a tester from the approved Prescott list.
  3. Complete the installation or annual test and keep the city record current.
Residential

Residential

  • Residential demand is strongest when the property has irrigation or another utility-required containment assembly.
  • Prescott routes users into the city tester list instead of leaving the next step to generic plumbing search.
Commercial focus

Commercial and managed properties

  • Commercial value is strong because Prescott publishes both the approved tester list and utility engineering standards.
  • Fire-protection and irrigation triggers make this page more actionable than a generic annual-testing article.
FAQ

Local questions people actually ask

Does City of Prescott Backflow Prevention Program require annual backflow testing?

At installation and annually thereafter. Prescott says all required backflow devices must be tested at installation and every year after that. The city requires customers to use one of Prescott's approved assembly testers and routes reports back to the Water Protection Office.

Who is affected by City of Prescott Backflow Prevention Program backflow rules?

Prescott water customers with required containment assemblies, including irrigation, commercial, multifamily, and fire-protection connections.

How do I submit or confirm a backflow test for City of Prescott Backflow Prevention Program?

Use the official utility workflow and submission methods listed on this page: Prescott backflow prevention program, Prescott approved tester list. Program phone: 928-777-1471.

Where should I look for testers for City of Prescott Backflow Prevention Program?

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.

Official sources

Official sources

Prescott backflow prevention program Prescott says required devices are tested at installation and annually thereafter using approved testers.
official program page
Prescott approved backflow tester list Prescott says required devices are tested at installation and annually thereafter using approved testers.
official tester list pdf
Prescott engineering standards chapters 4 to 6 Prescott says required devices are tested at installation and annually thereafter using approved testers.
official utility standards