Annual testing

San Antonio Water System Backflow Prevention annual backflow testing

SAWS requires annual testing under City ordinance and state regulations and now uses BSI for due notices, customer tracking, and tester lookup.

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Utility: San Antonio Water System Backflow Prevention Last verified: 2026-06-29 Due basis: Annual testing is required by City of San Antonio ordinance and state regulations. SAWS uses BSI to manage notices, customer service inspections, and customer tracking.

Direct answer

What matters here

SAWS requires annual testing under City ordinance and state regulations and now uses BSI for due notices, customer tracking, and tester lookup.

Due basis: Annual testing is required by City of San Antonio ordinance and state regulations. SAWS uses BSI to manage notices, customer service inspections, and customer tracking.

Highlights

Annual testing is the default rule for SAWS backflow assemblies.
BSI handles due and past-due notices for SAWS.
A failed annual test form counts as delinquent until the assembly passes.

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.

Notice trigger Look for the CCN, account number, BSI record, device ID, or assembly serial from the reminder.

Tester gate View the official tester list

Submission route SAWS backflow prevention program (program page)

Proof to keep Report acceptance depends on the named portal and the utility-approved tester route; keep proof that the report was submitted.

Failed-test branch Open failed-test steps if the assembly does not pass.

Official source trail 4 stored source links, last verified 2026-06-29.

Workflow

Use the BSI customer portal to confirm due status and tester options.
Book the test with a registered SAWS testing company.
Repair and retest promptly if the annual form shows a failure because SAWS treats failed annual tests as delinquent.

Residential

Residential users most often see SAWS through annual notices for irrigation, fire sprinkler, septic, well, or alternative-water conditions.
SAWS is not a one-size-fits-all page because internal and external assemblies can sit on different compliance tracks.

Commercial focus

Commercial and managed properties

Commercial owners should expect SAWS customer service inspection and development workflows to overlap with annual testing when hazard conditions change.
The public materials are clearer on BSI workflow and notice handling than on retail tester pricing.

After the official step

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.

View the official tester list Request local help

If you still need help after checking the official workflow, you can submit a request for local follow-up.

FAQ

Local questions people actually ask

Does San Antonio Water System Backflow Prevention require annual backflow testing?

Annual. Annual testing is required by City of San Antonio ordinance and state regulations. SAWS uses BSI to manage notices, customer service inspections, and customer tracking.

Who is affected by San Antonio Water System Backflow Prevention backflow rules?

Properties with connections that can contaminate the public water system and customers requiring external or internal backflow assemblies.

How do I submit or confirm a backflow test for San Antonio Water System Backflow Prevention?

Use the official utility workflow and submission methods listed on this page: SAWS backflow prevention program, BSI customer portal, BSI submission portal. Program phone: 210-233-2910.

Which backflow reporting portal does San Antonio Water System Backflow Prevention use?

The stored submission route is: SAWS backflow prevention program (program page), BSI customer portal (customer portal), BSI submission portal (submission portal). Follow the utility workflow first because tester enrollment, filing fees, and pass/fail handling can differ by jurisdiction. The matching portal hub on BackflowVerdict is Compare BSI portal utilities.

Where should I look for testers for San Antonio Water System 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.

What should I check before scheduling a tester for San Antonio Water System Backflow Prevention?

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 San Antonio Water System Backflow Prevention?

Private San Antonio market quotes vary by assembly type and scope. Repair and retest costs depend on whether the issue is on an external or internal assembly and whether permitting is implicated. Use the SAWS program for compliance path and BSI for tester discovery rather than assuming one standard retail price.

Official sources

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