Backflow Testing in Des Moines

Certified Irrigation Professionals Serving Residential & Commercial Properties

If your property has an irrigation system connected to city water, annual backflow testing isn’t optional. Des Moines Water Works, West Des Moines Water Works, and Urbandale Water Utility all require it. At Conserva Irrigation of Des Moines, our certified technicians handle backflow testing for homeowners, homeowners associations, and commercial property owners across Des Moines and the greater metro area.

A backflow preventer stops contaminated water from reversing into the potable supply. Irrigation systems are in direct contact with pesticides, animal waste, and fertilizer, which makes this device a critical safety component. Testing must be performed by a tester registered with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Program, and our technicians meet that standard.

Ready to schedule your backflow testing in Des Moines? Call us today at (515) 368-7328 and we can get your compliance testing on the calendar.

The Irrigation-Focused Advantage

Many backflow testers treat the device as a standalone task. We don’t. Because our technicians understand irrigation systems from the ground up, they can assess how the backflow preventer fits into the full system, spot anything that affects performance, and connect compliance work to the broader goal of a water-efficient, properly functioning system.

Our technicians are certified to inspect all components of your backflow device system, and we back our work with a satisfaction guarantee. Water conservation is at the center of everything we do, so a properly tested and functioning backflow device supports the same mission we bring to every service call: helping Des Moines properties use water responsibly. Our irrigation solutions help customers reduce water usage by up to 60%, and reliable backflow compliance supports that broader system performance.

Des Moines Area Compliance Requirements

Water authorities across Polk County and the greater Des Moines metro administer backflow compliance programs with real consequences for non-compliance. Testing is typically performed before turning your irrigation system on in the spring, but compliance deadlines apply year-round.

Des Moines Water Works

Under Des Moines Water Works rules, test results must be submitted within 10 business days of the test. A failed device must be repaired or replaced, and a subsequent passing test result submitted. Continued use of a failed device can result in fines or water service interruption.

West Des Moines Water Works & Urbandale Water Utility

West Des Moines Water Works and Urbandale Water Utility both track compliance through Backflow Solutions, Inc. (BSI) using the BSI Online platform. Under West Des Moines Water Works rules, failure to maintain and test a required backflow prevention device can result in water service being shut off.