When Requesting A Test For My Backflow Prevention Assembly, How Much Should I Expect To Pay For This Service?

Only Licensed testers are authorized to test backflow prevention assemblies. The City of Longwood conducts backflow testing only (no repairs) for a fee of $40. You can also contact a licensed plumber. A list of licensed testers can be found here. Fees can differ depending on the testing company, quantity of backflow prevention assemblies to be tested, number of locations, etc. In general, expect between $50-$200 per assembly. 

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1. Why Do Backflow Prevention Assemblies Need to Be Tested?
2. How Often Does the Backflow Prevention Assembly Need to Be Tested?
3. What Is A Cross-Connection?
4. What Is A Backflow Prevention Assembly?
5. What Is Back-Siphonage?
6. What Is Backflow?
7. What Is Backpressure Backflow?
8. Why Do Cities Need A Cross-Connection And Backflow Testing Program?
9. Does A Lawn Irrigation System Require A Backflow Prevention Assembly?
10. When Requesting A Test For My Backflow Prevention Assembly, How Much Should I Expect To Pay For This Service?
11. Where Do I Send A Copy Of My Backflow Testing Report Or Verify That Testing Of My Backflow Prevention Assembly Has/Has Not Been Completed?
12. Can I Perform Backflow Prevention Tasks On My Own?