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Anaheim's published irrigation standards explicitly require backflow protection to keep irrigation systems from contaminating the public water supply.
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City of Anaheim Cross Connection Control irrigation backflow rules
Anaheim's published irrigation standards explicitly require backflow protection to keep irrigation systems from contaminating the public water supply.
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.
Highlights
- Anaheim's landscape and water standards call for backflow devices on irrigation projects.
- The city routes irrigation users into the broader cross-connection control rules instead of treating irrigation as separate filler content.
- Annual testing still sits inside the same approved-tester workflow.
Workflow
Workflow
- Confirm whether the project or site uses an irrigation connection that requires device protection.
- Use an Anaheim-approved tester when the assembly comes due.
- Keep the result inside Anaheim's approved reporting path so the device stays compliant.
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 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.
Tester routing
Use the governing authority's official tester list first, then only treat any sponsor placement as secondary routing.
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
Anaheim cross connection control
Anaheim's published irrigation standards explicitly require backflow protection to keep irrigation systems from contaminating the public water supply.
official program page
Anaheim standard specifications
Anaheim's published irrigation standards explicitly require backflow protection to keep irrigation systems from contaminating the public water supply.
official standards page
Anaheim water services standard specifications
Anaheim's published irrigation standards explicitly require backflow protection to keep irrigation systems from contaminating the public water supply.
official specification pdf