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City of Round Rock Backflow Prevention annual backflow testing

Round Rock annual testing is mainly the high-hazard side of the program, while some low-hazard residential irrigation devices move to a seven-year cycle.

Utility: City of Round Rock Backflow Prevention Last verified: 2026-04-04 Due basis: Round Rock sends notices through BSI Online about 30 days before the testing due date. High-hazard devices require annual testing and low-hazard residential irrigation devices require testing every 7 years.
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What matters here

Round Rock annual testing is mainly the high-hazard side of the program, while some low-hazard residential irrigation devices move to a seven-year cycle.

Due basis: Round Rock sends notices through BSI Online about 30 days before the testing due date. High-hazard devices require annual testing and low-hazard residential irrigation devices require testing every 7 years.

Highlights

Highlights

  • High-hazard devices are annual.
  • Low-hazard residential irrigation devices are every seven years.
  • BSI Online controls notice and reporting workflow.
Workflow

Workflow

  1. Identify whether the device is in the high-hazard or low-hazard class.
  2. Use the BSI notice and schedule the test with a registered BPAT.
  3. Submit through BSI Online and repair within 30 days if the device fails.
Residential

Residential

  • Round Rock residential users need to pay attention to the low-hazard seven-year rule and the places where that lower cadence no longer applies.
  • Pools with auto-fill and residential irrigation systems are common local triggers.
Commercial focus

Commercial and managed properties

  • Commercial and other high-hazard properties stay on the annual side of the program.
  • Missed testing can turn into City-arranged testing and added billing exposure.
FAQ

Local questions people actually ask

Does City of Round Rock Backflow Prevention require annual backflow testing?

Annual for high-hazard devices; every 7 years for low-hazard devices. Round Rock sends notices through BSI Online about 30 days before the testing due date. High-hazard devices require annual testing and low-hazard residential irrigation devices require testing every 7 years.

Who is affected by City of Round Rock Backflow Prevention backflow rules?

Commercial high-hazard properties, residential pools with auto-fill, and residential irrigation systems covered by the City's backflow program.

How do I submit or confirm a backflow test for City of Round Rock Backflow Prevention?

Use the official utility workflow and submission methods listed on this page: Round Rock backflow program page, BSI Online tracking. Program phone: 512-218-5575.

Where should I look for testers for City of Round Rock 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.