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City of Garland Water Supply Protection annual backflow testing

Garland explicitly says assemblies are tested before permanent activation and annually thereafter, and the report must reach Garland Water Utilities within 10 days of the test.

Utility: City of Garland Water Supply Protection Last verified: 2026-04-04 Due basis: Garland says all backflow prevention assemblies shall be tested according to TCEQ regulations prior to permanent activation of the plumbing system and annually thereafter. Test reports must be submitted to Garland Water Utilities within 10 days of the test.
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Garland explicitly says assemblies are tested before permanent activation and annually thereafter, and the report must reach Garland Water Utilities within 10 days of the test.

Due basis: Garland says all backflow prevention assemblies shall be tested according to TCEQ regulations prior to permanent activation of the plumbing system and annually thereafter. Test reports must be submitted to Garland Water Utilities within 10 days of the test.

Highlights

Highlights

  • Annual testing is the ongoing baseline after activation.
  • Report delivery is not open-ended; Garland says submit within 10 days.
  • Only a TCEQ-licensed tester registered with Garland Water Utilities can perform the test.
Workflow

Workflow

  1. Confirm the assembly is registered with Garland Water Utilities.
  2. Use a TCEQ-approved tester who is currently registered with Garland.
  3. Submit the completed report to Garland Water Utilities within 10 days of the test.
Residential

Residential

  • Garland lets qualifying homesteaded homeowners pull certain irrigation permits themselves, but they still must provide backflow test results to the Water Department and to the permitting office.
  • Residential irrigation users should not assume installation is finished until Garland receives the test results and the permit inspection path is closed.
Commercial focus

Commercial and managed properties

  • Garland's non-residential program is heavier on documentation than a generic plumbing explanation suggests because assembly registration, tester registration, annual testing, and report timing all matter together.
  • Fire line work is more specialized because fire line testers have to bring SCR, RME, and letter-of-employment documents during registration.
FAQ

Local questions people actually ask

Does City of Garland Water Supply Protection require annual backflow testing?

Prior to permanent activation and annually thereafter. Garland says all backflow prevention assemblies shall be tested according to TCEQ regulations prior to permanent activation of the plumbing system and annually thereafter. Test reports must be submitted to Garland Water Utilities within 10 days of the test.

Who is affected by City of Garland Water Supply Protection backflow rules?

Non-residential customers, irrigation systems, fire sprinkler systems, and any property where Garland Water Utilities requires a registered backflow assembly.

How do I submit or confirm a backflow test for City of Garland Water Supply Protection?

Use the official utility workflow and submission methods listed on this page: Garland water supply protection page, Garland irrigation installation page, Garland tester registration page. Program phone: 972-205-3244.

Where should I look for testers for City of Garland Water Supply Protection?

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

Garland water supply protection page Garland explicitly says assemblies are tested before permanent activation and annually thereafter, and the report must reach Garland Water Utilities within 10 days of the test.
official program page
Garland irrigation installation page Garland explicitly says assemblies are tested before permanent activation and annually thereafter, and the report must reach Garland Water Utilities within 10 days of the test.
official irrigation guidance
Garland tester registration page Garland explicitly says assemblies are tested before permanent activation and annually thereafter, and the report must reach Garland Water Utilities within 10 days of the test.
official registration page
Garland tester list Garland explicitly says assemblies are tested before permanent activation and annually thereafter, and the report must reach Garland Water Utilities within 10 days of the test.
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