What matters here
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.
Annual testing
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: 2026-06-29
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
- 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.
Procedure facts
What has to line up before this item is closed
Use this as the source-backed check before treating the annual testing route as a completed compliance item.
Workflow
Workflow
- Confirm the assembly is registered with Garland Water Utilities.
- Use a TCEQ-approved tester who is currently registered with Garland.
- Submit the completed report to Garland Water Utilities within 10 days of the test.
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 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.
Need local follow-up?
Use the governing authority's official tester list after you confirm the rule, due basis, and submission method for this exact topic.
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.
What should I check before scheduling a tester for City of Garland Water Supply Protection?
Confirm the due basis, property type, device type, and submission method before booking. Then open the official tester-list route, and make sure the report can be filed through the required utility or portal path.
What costs or portal fees should I expect for City of Garland Water Supply Protection?
Private testing price is market-based, but Garland layers permit and registration steps around the work. Repair and retest cost varies by device type, especially once irrigation permitting or fire line registration enters the job. Garland publishes a $88 irrigation permit fee, a $75 annual tester-registration fee, and a $25 test-form booklet fee on the official workflow. The tester-side fees matter even if the property owner only sees the final quote.
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.
official pdf