City Backflow Program

To protect the public water system from possible backflow of water from services that have a potential for contaminants, a backflow assembly is required to be installed. Backflow assemblies assist in protecting all users of the public water system.

For detailed information on the hazards and reasons why the backflow control programs are so important, please review the Environmental Protection Agencies guide:

Cross-Connection Control: A Best Practices Guide

To ensure protection for everyone, all assemblies must be tested by a certified tester every year. The City of Airway Heights requires testers to file four documents with the City prior to testing assemblies. Documentation required is: City of Airway Heights Business License, Certificate of Liability Insurance, Certification of Calibration for testing equipment and current Backflow Assembly Tester Card. We will provide a list of current testers who have met the above criteria and are eligible to provide backflow assembly testing in the City of Airway Heights each spring.
Please note if you choose to use another tester other than one listed, you must be sure that the documentation required by the City is on file prior to testing. If all documents are not on file, your test document will not be accepted and a retest will be required by a tester who has met the above criteria.

When scheduling a backflow assembly test, contact several testers for quotes and/or a group rate for possible savings. 

Please note there is an additional filing fee of $15.00 that is due to City Hall for each assembly tested. This is due when the test papers are turned in.

Per the below municipal code, we do reserve the right to discontinue your water service if your backflow is not tested each year. It is your responsibility to facilitate the test and turn in your completed documentation prior to June 30th. 

13.12.090 Penalty.

Service to any premises receiving its water from the City public drinking water system shall be contingent upon compliance with all rules and regulations of the City. Service shall be discontinued to any premises for failure to comply with rules and regulations of the City. (Ord. C-240, 1991)

2019 APPROVED TESTER LIST

Additional testers may be approved but not on this list. Contact Public Works at (509) 244-5429 for assistance.

Affordable Home Irrigation                                         (509) 499-5224

AALL-Rite Home Irrigation                                         (509) 991-4926

Fire Control Sprinkler                                                 (509) 489-1444

Aqua Pro Sprinkler                                                     (509) 990-8766

Senske Lawn & Tree Care, Inc                                   (509) 374-5003

B & B Sprinklers, Inc                                                   (509) 466-7550

Faucets-N-Stuff Plumbing                                           (509) 924-8881

Roe Backflow Testing                                                  (509) 484-0225

Inland Empire Fire Protection, Inc                               (509) 534-1097

Lilac City Sprinklers & Landscaping                            (509) 922-8900

Divco, Inc                                                                  (509) 534-7225

Gold Seal Mechanical                                                  (509) 535-5944

Western States Fire Protection                                    (509) 922-8890

Advanced Fire Systems, Inc                                        (509) 489-5040

McKinstry Co. LLC                                                       (509) 625-3128

Auto Rain Contracting, LLC                                         (509) 487-3430

Blank Report form: Backflow Prevention Assembly Test Report 

For additional information on the City of Airway Heights municipal code requirements, please review AHMC Chapter 13.12 Cross Connection