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City of Anaheim Cross Connection Control annual backflow testing

Anaheim requires annual testing and also requires a retest any time a device is repaired, relocated, or newly installed.

Utility: City of Anaheim Cross Connection Control Last verified: 2026-04-05 Due basis: Anaheim says backflow prevention devices must be tested annually, and repaired and retested if defective. The annual tests must be performed by an Orange County Health Care Agency certified tester carrying a valid City of Anaheim business license.
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Anaheim requires annual testing and also requires a retest any time a device is repaired, relocated, or newly installed.

Due basis: Anaheim says backflow prevention devices must be tested annually, and repaired and retested if defective. The annual tests must be performed by an Orange County Health Care Agency certified tester carrying a valid City of Anaheim business license.

Highlights

Highlights

  • Only testers on the city's approved list may be used.
  • The tester must hold Orange County certification and a valid Anaheim business license.
  • Test results are submitted through Anaheim's electronic workflow.
Workflow

Workflow

  1. Confirm the device is still on Anaheim's annual testing program.
  2. Choose a tester from Anaheim's approved list.
  3. Complete the test and submit the result through Anaheim's electronic workflow.
Residential

Residential

  • Anaheim's strongest public language is utility-wide rather than single-family-only, so residential intent usually shows up through irrigation or other protected services.
  • The city points users to county certification and approved-tester requirements instead of leaving the workflow generic.
Commercial focus

Commercial and managed properties

  • Anaheim has real commercial next-action value because it couples annual testing with approved-list and electronic-submission rules.
  • The city's standards make fireline and development-phase questions commercially relevant rather than filler.
FAQ

Local questions people actually ask

Does City of Anaheim Cross Connection Control require annual backflow testing?

Immediately after installation, relocation, or repair, and at least annually thereafter. Anaheim says backflow prevention devices must be tested annually, and repaired and retested if defective. The annual tests must be performed by an Orange County Health Care Agency certified tester carrying a valid City of Anaheim business license.

Who is affected by City of Anaheim Cross Connection Control backflow rules?

Water users at locations where Anaheim requires a backflow prevention device, especially commercial, multi-family, irrigation, and fireline-related services.

How do I submit or confirm a backflow test for City of Anaheim Cross Connection Control?

Use the official utility workflow and submission methods listed on this page: Anaheim cross connection control, Anaheim standard specifications. Program phone: 714-765-4173.

Where should I look for testers for City of Anaheim Cross Connection Control?

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

Anaheim cross connection control Anaheim requires annual testing and also requires a retest any time a device is repaired, relocated, or newly installed.
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Anaheim standard specifications Anaheim requires annual testing and also requires a retest any time a device is repaired, relocated, or newly installed.
official standards page
Anaheim water services standard specifications Anaheim requires annual testing and also requires a retest any time a device is repaired, relocated, or newly installed.
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