Irrigation

Aurora Water Backflow Prevention irrigation backflow rules

Aurora does not publish a separate irrigation mini-program as strongly as Denver does, but the annual testing and protected-service rules still apply to landscape risk when an assembly is required.

Utility: Aurora Water Backflow Prevention Last verified: 2026-04-04 Due basis: Aurora says operational tests by a certified technician must be conducted upon installation and at least annually thereafter, and results must be submitted online before the annual test due date.

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Direct answer

What matters here

Aurora does not publish a separate irrigation mini-program as strongly as Denver does, but the annual testing and protected-service rules still apply to landscape risk when an assembly is required.

Due basis: Aurora says operational tests by a certified technician must be conducted upon installation and at least annually thereafter, and results must be submitted online before the annual test due date.

Highlights

Annual test discipline still applies once an irrigation-related assembly is required.
Landscape and outdoor water uses can surface cross-connection risks even when the page is not branded as an irrigation program.
Hydrant-related outdoor water use explicitly requires RP protection.

Workflow

Confirm whether the irrigation or temporary outdoor use requires city-recognized backflow protection.
Use the correct RP or other required assembly for the setup.
Keep the online annual test submission current once the device is active.

Residential

Aurora assigns responsibility to the billed water customer or the property owner, which matters for single-site ownership and property-management setups.
Residential properties can still enter the program where the city requires a protected service.

Commercial focus

Commercial and managed properties

Aurora's clear owner responsibility and online-due-date workflow make it usable for commercial lead intent.
Hydrant-meter use adds another practical compliance path beyond ordinary building service.

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FAQ

Local questions people actually ask

Does Aurora Water Backflow Prevention require annual backflow testing?

Upon installation and annually thereafter. Aurora says operational tests by a certified technician must be conducted upon installation and at least annually thereafter, and results must be submitted online before the annual test due date.

Who is affected by Aurora Water Backflow Prevention backflow rules?

Aurora Water customers and property owners whose service requires a backflow prevention assembly, including hydrant users who need RP protection.

How do I submit or confirm a backflow test for Aurora Water Backflow Prevention?

Use the official utility workflow and submission methods listed on this page: Aurora Water backflow prevention, Aurora hydrant meter program. Program phone: 303-326-8520.

Where should I look for testers for Aurora Water Backflow Prevention?

No public tester directory is live for this utility yet. Use the official utility page first and do not infer approval from a generic directory.

Official sources

Aurora Water backflow prevention Aurora does not publish a separate irrigation mini-program as strongly as Denver does, but the annual testing and protected-service rules still apply to landscape risk when an assembly is required.

official program page

Aurora hydrant meter program Aurora does not publish a separate irrigation mini-program as strongly as Denver does, but the annual testing and protected-service rules still apply to landscape risk when an assembly is required.

official hydrant guidance