Texas requires a backflow preventer on irrigation tied to public water. Austin Water requires an annual test. We test, repair failed checks, and file what the city wants. We do not invent a test result.
Irrigation on public water in Texas needs a backflow preventer. Austin Water and nearby cities ask for tests on their own calendars. Bring the notice if you have it. We test, write the numbers, and file what that provider wants.
A freeze can split the body or leave a test cock dripping. That is a repair, then a retest. We do not pencil in a pass.
The device on the side yard is easy to hit with a trimmer. We check the height and the insulation while we are there. If it sits too low to the grade, we tell you before the next cold night.
What we look for
- Notice from Austin Water
- Device dripping from a test cock
- Discharge after a freeze
- No record of a test this year
On the visit
- Inspect the assembly
- Run the test and record the numbers
- Repair or replace failed parts
- Submit the report to Austin Water or your utility
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