What matters here
Santa Rosa says backflow devices are tested every year by authorized testers and expects the passing report within 30 days of the due date.
Annual testing
Santa Rosa Backflow Prevention Program annual backflow testing
Santa Rosa says backflow devices are tested every year by authorized testers and expects the passing report within 30 days of the due date.
Utility: Santa Rosa Backflow Prevention Program
Last verified: 2026-04-05
Due basis: Santa Rosa says devices are tested every year by a certified tester authorized to test devices in the city. The utility sends reminder postcards about 30 days before the due date and expects the passing report within 30 days of that due date. Late reports can trigger an annual notice fee and a 30-day shutoff notice.
Highlights
- Reminder postcards go out about 30 days before the due date.
- Late reports can trigger an annual notice fee and a 30-day shutoff notice.
- Only Santa Rosa-authorized testers should be treated as official utility entries.
Workflow
Workflow
- Check the due date from Santa Rosa's reminder or account record.
- Choose a tester from Santa Rosa's authorized list.
- Submit the passing report within 30 days of the due date.
Residential
- Residential demand is mostly irrigation-driven or tied to other higher-risk service conditions rather than generic single-family plumbing.
- Santa Rosa's reminder and shutoff language gives this utility stronger next-action value than a generic article.
Commercial and managed properties
- Commercial value is strong because Santa Rosa combines annual testing, tester authorization, and real late-notice consequences.
- The city keeps both the customer workflow and the tester onboarding checklist public.
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 Santa Rosa Backflow Prevention Program require annual backflow testing?
Annually. Santa Rosa says devices are tested every year by a certified tester authorized to test devices in the city. The utility sends reminder postcards about 30 days before the due date and expects the passing report within 30 days of that due date. Late reports can trigger an annual notice fee and a 30-day shutoff notice.
Who is affected by Santa Rosa Backflow Prevention Program backflow rules?
Santa Rosa customers with city-required backflow devices, especially commercial, industrial, irrigation, and other higher-hazard services.
How do I submit or confirm a backflow test for Santa Rosa Backflow Prevention Program?
Use the official utility workflow and submission methods listed on this page: Santa Rosa backflow prevention program, Santa Rosa certified tester list, Santa Rosa tester application checklist. Program phone: 707-543-4200.
Where should I look for testers for Santa Rosa 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
Santa Rosa backflow prevention program
Santa Rosa says backflow devices are tested every year by authorized testers and expects the passing report within 30 days of the due date.
official program page
Santa Rosa certified testers authorized to test devices
Santa Rosa says backflow devices are tested every year by authorized testers and expects the passing report within 30 days of the due date.
official tester list pdf
Santa Rosa backflow tester application checklist
Santa Rosa says backflow devices are tested every year by authorized testers and expects the passing report within 30 days of the due date.
official authorization checklist