Backflow Testing in Killeen

Name: Conserva Irrigation of Temple
Address: 215 E Atkinson Street,, Florence, TX, 76527
Telephone: (254) 332-3131

Certified Testing for Residential & Commercial Irrigation Systems

Backflow testing verifies whether the backflow device connected to an irrigation system is operating effectively. Conserva Irrigation of Temple serves Killeen homeowners, commercial property owners, and property managers with testing performed by a licensed and certified Conserva backflow tester. We inspect the assembly, document the results, and explain the next steps if it fails.

A backflow preventer keeps contaminated water from entering a property’s potable water. Irrigation systems are exposed to fertilizer, pesticides, and animal waste found on the landscape. Because reversed flow could carry those substances toward the property’s water supply, the City of Killeen requires applicable tests to be performed by a state-certified backflow assembly tester.

Schedule certified backflow testing for your irrigation system by calling (254) 332-3131.

Our Backflow Testing Process

We use a consistent procedure so property owners receive clear test results and know what follows a failure.

A backflow testing appointment includes:

Device inspection: We inspect the assembly before beginning the performance test.
Calibrated testing: Our licensed and certified tester uses calibrated equipment to test the assembly for efficacy.
Result documentation: We record the results on the required TCEQ-20700 Backflow Prevention Assembly Test and Maintenance Report form.
Failure handling: If the assembly fails, we present options to remedy it. If no action is taken, we tag the assembly with a failure notice and shut it off.

A repaired assembly must be retested immediately under City requirements. Testing and retesting determine whether it meets the applicable performance standard at the time of the test. We don’t guarantee that an assembly will pass or that a particular corrective option will resolve every condition.

The completed form creates the record required for compliance reporting. Under state rules, backflow prevention assembly records must be retained for at least three years. Property owners and managers should keep their copies with other irrigation system maintenance records.

Request Backflow Testing in Killeen

Our contact page accepts property details and questions about testing for a residential or commercial irrigation system, required documentation, and follow-up after a failed test.

Call (254) 332-3131 to request backflow testing for your Killeen property.

Killeen Backflow Testing & Annual Requirements

The City requires annual testing of every backflow prevention assembly on a property. This requirement also applies to assemblies connected to irrigation systems that aren’t currently in use. Property owners must keep each assembly in good operating condition and arrange the required test.

Cross-connection control refers to the rules and safeguards used to stop nonpotable water from entering a potable water supply. In July 2023, the City transitioned backflow prevention notifications and test report submissions to Backflow Solutions, Inc. Required results are submitted to Backflow Solutions, Inc. rather than directly to the City, and noncompliance with cross-connection, testing, or maintenance regulations can result in termination of water service.

Backflow Devices for Killeen Irrigation Systems

Underground lawn sprinkler and irrigation systems must use either a pressure vacuum breaker (PVB) or a reduced pressure zone assembly (RPZ) on all new installations, under City requirements. Both are backflow prevention assemblies designed to stop water from moving out of an irrigation system and into potable lines.

An existing double-check device remains acceptable until it fails or requires repair. Once that occurs, City requirements call for its replacement with a pressure vacuum breaker (PVB) or reduced pressure zone valve (RPZ). The applicable configuration depends on the existing irrigation system and the property’s compliance requirements.

Backflow Testing Cost Considerations

Testing charges can depend on the type of assembly, access, and local reporting requirements. Testing and corrective work are separate costs when an assembly doesn’t pass. We don’t publish an unconfirmed flat price because conditions vary by property and equipment.

If a backflow device fails, we present options to remedy it so the property owner or manager can decide how to proceed. Corrective work and immediate retesting may then be required before the assembly meets applicable requirements. When requesting service, property owners and managers can provide information about the irrigation system and assembly for discussion.