- Annual Testing of Backflow Prevention Assembly(ies)
You need to arrange for testing of your backflow preventer with a company from the County's Certified Testers List - Potable 4-12-24. The company will report your test results to us through the secured reporting website. Testing must be completed within 30 days from the date of the letter.
- Final Notice for the Testing of your Backflow Prevention Assembly(ies)
You have seven days to notify Cross Connection Control office whether your backflow preventer testing has been completed. If your backflow preventer is still out of compliance in seven days, the County's contract plumber will be scheduled to perform the inspection(s) and a fee of at least $50 per backflow preventer will be charged to the property owner.
- Failed Backflow Prevention Assembly - BF#XXXXXXXX
Your backflow preventer failed the annual inspection and needs to be repaired or replaced and re-certified within 30 days. Call an authorized plumber on the Certified Testers List - Potable 4-12-24 immediately and have the plumber contact the Cross Connection Control office.
- Failed Backflow Prevention Assembly – Excessive Vegetation – BF #XXXXXXXX
Your backflow preventer failed inspection due to excessive vegetation. Please trim back your plants and arrange for testing with a company from our Certified Testers List - Potable 4-12-24. This must be completed within 30 days to avoid water service disruption.
Removing a backflow preventer
If conditions requiring backflow preventer are eliminated (i.e. in-ground irrigation system removed and no other conditions requiring backflow preventer exist at the property) you may submit a Petition to Remove a Backflow Prevention Assembly to the Cross Connection Control Office. Petitions can be mailed to 4520 66th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34210 or emailed to [email protected]. You can also submit your Petition using a smart phone, tablet or computer by CLICKING HERE. Petitions will be reviewed within 30 days. Backflow preventer shall never be removed without approval.
Failed inspection due to excessive vegetation
The standards for backflow preventer require a 3' clearance to prevent damage of the assembly from overgrowth and accommodate room for the tester to safely inspect the backflow preventer. Please trim back your plants and arrange for testing with a company from our certified tester list. This must be completed within 30 days to avoid water service disruption.
If conditions requiring backflow preventer are eliminated (i.e. in-ground irrigation system removed and no other conditions requiring backflow preventer exist at the property) you may submit a Petition to Remove a Backflow Prevention Assembly to the Cross Connection Control Office. Petitions can be mailed to 4520 66th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34210 or emailed to [email protected]. You can also submit your Petition using a smart phone, tablet or computer by CLICKING HERE. Petitions will be reviewed within 30 days. Backflow preventer shall never be removed without approval.
Failed inspection due to excessive vegetation
The standards for backflow preventer require a 3' clearance to prevent damage of the assembly from overgrowth and accommodate room for the tester to safely inspect the backflow preventer. Please trim back your plants and arrange for testing with a company from our certified tester list. This must be completed within 30 days to avoid water service disruption.
