Cal Water Backflow Testing

Starting 1 1 2019 backflow assembly bfa testing reminder letter.

Cal water backflow testing.

Testers who do not attend one of the scheduled meetings can still submit completed test reports to cal water provided current documentation is on file for tester certification and test gage calibration. We re here to help cal water recognizes the impact covid 19 is having on our customers learn how we can help tap water safe from coronavirus public health experts confirm tap water is safe from the coronavirus covid 19. Always refer to the published codes whenever specific. California drinking water related laws.

Water quality testing labs cal water tests water at the source and in the distribution system but does not perform tests of water in customers homes. California american water cross connection specialist must be notified 3 business days in advance of service shut off for a new and or backflow assembly replacement. These documents are meant to aid staff of the division of drinking water and are not to be relied upon as the state of california s representation of the law. 1 completed application all requested information.

However such tests can be useful particularly if you are concerned about health problems caused by your home plumbing or similar issues. Return completed california water service company test report to. Selected drinking water program publications approved backflow prevention devices. However these testers will not be eligible for inclusion on the tester resource list for the 2016 testing cycle.

Backflow prevention assembly test report fire service internal title. The meeting schedule is below. Backflow prevention assembly tester certification the california nevada section of the american water works association offers a backflow prevention assembly tester certification. Each backflow assembly prevention tester applicant must submit the following items.

Cal water wants to remind our testers that these types of protective measures for covid 19 take precedence over our annual backflow prevention assembly testing schedule. The june 15 2020 due date in most of our service areas will currently remain in place. However the automatic courtesy extension provided to our customers will be evaluated. Reduced pressure detector fire protection backflow prevention assembly two independently acting loaded check valves a differential pressure relief valve with a parallel detector assembly consisting of a water meter and a reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly and means of field testing.