BACKFLOW TESTING RESOURCES

ANNUAL BACKFLOW TEST SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MAY 15TH.

Properties that already have, or plan to have, an in-ground pool are required to install a reduced pressure backflow
assembly (RPBA) to isolate the property’s water system from the Association water system.

Additionally, residential &/or commercial properties where a potential cross connection hazard has been identified are required to install a RPBA at the 1st point of entry or specific backflow assembly required by the Water Master.

Residential &/or Commercial properties who currently have a double check valve assembly installed (i.e. usually sprinkler systems) and the double check valve assembly fails and cannot be repaired, a pressure vacuum breaker (PVB), or RPBA if determined is needed, will be required to be installed.

Commercial properties are required to install a reduced pressure backflow assembly (RPBA) to isolate the property’s
water system from the Association’s water system.

Additionally, if a commercial property sell and has been identified as having multiple buildings used for commercial
purpose, installation of a RPBA is required prior to the sale of said commercial property.

Lastly, new commercial buildings that plan to use water in the building are required to install a separate master
meter and RPBA. 

Locate the Water Purveyor
Use this link to locate your water purveyor for a specific address:
https://www.spokaneaquifer.org/contact/find-my-water-provider/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Cross-Connection Resource Links

Idaho Rural Water Association:
Cross Connections – Idaho Rural Water Association

Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ):
https://www.deq.idaho.gov/water-quality/drinking-water/public-water-system-switchboard/cross-connection-control/

General Information on Drinking  Water:
https://www.deq.idaho.gov/water-quality/drinking-water/faqs-for-water-users/

United States’ Environmental Protection Agency:
https://www.epa.gov/environmental-topics/water-topics