Annual testing

Talty Special Utility District Backflow Testing annual backflow testing

Talty SUD requires annual testing for health-hazard assemblies and for all commercial properties, with hard May 1 or November 1 deadlines depending on the cycle.

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Utility: Talty Special Utility District Backflow Testing Last verified: 2026-06-29 Due basis: Talty SUD says irrigation assemblies are tested upon installation and the test form must be provided to the district office. The district also requires annual testing for assemblies protecting against a health hazard and for all commercial properties regardless of health hazard, with test results due by either May 1 or November 1 depending on the cycle.

Direct answer

What matters here

Talty SUD requires annual testing for health-hazard assemblies and for all commercial properties, with hard May 1 or November 1 deadlines depending on the cycle.

Due basis: Talty SUD says irrigation assemblies are tested upon installation and the test form must be provided to the district office. The district also requires annual testing for assemblies protecting against a health hazard and for all commercial properties regardless of health hazard, with test results due by either May 1 or November 1 depending on the cycle.

Highlights

Annual testing is tied to health hazard and commercial status, not just a one-size-fits-all rule.
Results are due by either May 1 or November 1 depending on the assigned cycle.
Talty publishes both the tester list and the official TCEQ-style report form.

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 utility name, service address, assembly serial number, account or notice ID, and due date.

Tester gate View the official tester list

Submission route Talty SUD backflow page (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 5 stored source links, last verified 2026-06-29.

Workflow

Confirm whether the property is in the annual lane because of commercial status or a health hazard.
Use a tester registered with the Talty SUD office.
Submit the completed report by the May 1 or November 1 deadline for the property's cycle.

Residential

Talty SUD is more nuanced than a blanket annual rule: some residential developments now only require an initial irrigation test, while OSSF and other health-hazard properties stay in the annual lane.
Residential owners should not assume the relaxed rule applies everywhere, because Talty still requires annual testing when the property is a health hazard.

Commercial focus

Commercial and managed properties

Talty says commercial properties are annual regardless of health hazard, which makes the district stricter than a basic residential sprinkler explanation.
Commercial accounts also face a more direct operational consequence because Talty explicitly ties missed deadlines to disconnection.

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 Talty Special Utility District Backflow Testing require annual backflow testing?

Upon installation and annually for health-hazard or commercial properties. Talty SUD says irrigation assemblies are tested upon installation and the test form must be provided to the district office. The district also requires annual testing for assemblies protecting against a health hazard and for all commercial properties regardless of health hazard, with test results due by either May 1 or November 1 depending on the cycle.

Who is affected by Talty Special Utility District Backflow Testing backflow rules?

Irrigation systems, commercial properties, properties with onsite sewer facilities or septic systems, and customers served by Talty Special Utility District who have testable backflow assemblies.

How do I submit or confirm a backflow test for Talty Special Utility District Backflow Testing?

Use the official utility workflow and submission methods listed on this page: Talty SUD backflow page, Talty SUD irrigation page, Talty SUD backflow test form, Talty SUD tester registration form. Program phone: 972-552-4422.

Which backflow reporting portal does Talty Special Utility District Backflow Testing use?

The stored submission route is: Talty SUD backflow page (program page), Talty SUD irrigation page (irrigation guidance), Talty SUD backflow test form (official form), Talty SUD tester registration form (registration form). Follow the utility workflow first because tester enrollment, filing fees, and pass/fail handling can differ by jurisdiction.

Where should I look for testers for Talty Special Utility District Backflow Testing?

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 Talty Special Utility District Backflow Testing?

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 Talty Special Utility District Backflow Testing?

Private testing price is market-based, but Talty layers permit and compliance deadlines around the work. Repair and retest cost can jump if an OSSF property has to replace a failed DCV with an RPZ instead of repairing in place. Talty's published paperwork also shows a $50 tester registration fee and a $195 irrigation permit and inspection fee, which helps explain why district jobs can feel heavier than a simple plumber visit.

Official sources

Talty SUD backflow page Talty SUD requires annual testing for health-hazard assemblies and for all commercial properties, with hard May 1 or November 1 deadlines depending on the cycle.

official program page

Talty SUD irrigation page Talty SUD requires annual testing for health-hazard assemblies and for all commercial properties, with hard May 1 or November 1 deadlines depending on the cycle.

official irrigation guidance

Talty SUD tester list Talty SUD requires annual testing for health-hazard assemblies and for all commercial properties, with hard May 1 or November 1 deadlines depending on the cycle.

official pdf

Talty SUD backflow test form Talty SUD requires annual testing for health-hazard assemblies and for all commercial properties, with hard May 1 or November 1 deadlines depending on the cycle.

official pdf

Talty SUD tester registration form Talty SUD requires annual testing for health-hazard assemblies and for all commercial properties, with hard May 1 or November 1 deadlines depending on the cycle.

official pdf