Irrigation

City of College Station Backflow Prevention irrigation backflow rules

College Station explicitly ties irrigation systems to permitting and approved backflow devices, which makes this a clear irrigation compliance page.

Utility: City of College Station Backflow Prevention Last verified: 2026-04-04 Due basis: College Station says backflow prevention devices must be tested on installation, testers must be TCEQ-certified and registered with the City, and original reports must reach Water Services within 30 days of testing per city ordinance.

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Direct answer

What matters here

College Station explicitly ties irrigation systems to permitting and approved backflow devices, which makes this a clear irrigation compliance page.

Due basis: College Station says backflow prevention devices must be tested on installation, testers must be TCEQ-certified and registered with the City, and original reports must reach Water Services within 30 days of testing per city ordinance.

Highlights

All lawn irrigation systems must have an installation permit and an approved backflow prevention device.
Installation testing is required.
The irrigation workflow sits next to the same City tester registration and report rules.

Workflow

Complete the irrigation permit path first.
Test the device on installation using a City-registered BPAT.
Send the original report to Water Services within 30 days.

Residential

Residential users most often see College Station through irrigation permit work and required installation testing.
City registration still matters on the tester side even when the property is smaller.

Commercial focus

Commercial and managed properties

Commercial and managed properties should pay attention to the separate fireline and general tester categories on the City list.
The report deadline and company registration fee make College Station more process-heavy than a generic plumber explanation suggests.

Next step

Tester routing

Use the governing authority's official tester list first, then only treat any sponsor placement as secondary routing.

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No active sponsor is mapped to this utility yet, so request submissions are stored for follow-up only.

FAQ

Local questions people actually ask

Does City of College Station Backflow Prevention require annual backflow testing?

Installation testing plus ordinance-driven ongoing reporting. College Station says backflow prevention devices must be tested on installation, testers must be TCEQ-certified and registered with the City, and original reports must reach Water Services within 30 days of testing per city ordinance.

Who is affected by City of College Station Backflow Prevention backflow rules?

Lawn irrigation systems, properties where inspectors require a backflow assembly, and fireline or general assemblies using City-registered testers.

How do I submit or confirm a backflow test for City of College Station Backflow Prevention?

Use the official utility workflow and submission methods listed on this page: College Station drinking water and backflow page, College Station registered tester list, College Station backflow test report. Program phone: 979-764-3660.

Where should I look for testers for City of College Station Backflow Prevention?

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

College Station drinking water and backflow page College Station explicitly ties irrigation systems to permitting and approved backflow devices, which makes this a clear irrigation compliance page.

official program page

College Station registered tester list College Station explicitly ties irrigation systems to permitting and approved backflow devices, which makes this a clear irrigation compliance page.

official pdf

College Station backflow test report form College Station explicitly ties irrigation systems to permitting and approved backflow devices, which makes this a clear irrigation compliance page.

official pdf