Water Corporation Backflow Testing
Backflow testing helps prevent water contamination or pollution.
Water corporation backflow testing. Our backflow prevention policy requires the installation of an approved backflow prevention containment device at the boundary of every water service connection to a property including fire services. Installed at or near the water meter backflow prevention devices allow water to flow in only one direction by preventing what is known as backflow. See schedule 6 of the water supply by law for a full list of criteria for testers. Customers will have access to an online search tool for backflow testing companies in their area.
Backflow prevention program 275 merton st. Backflow test report lodgement allows registered backflow testers to lodge boundary containment backflow test reports online from 1 july 2016. Read the program terms and conditions. Register as a backflow smart tester.
Testing can be completed by plumbers engineers and fire system sprinkler fitters certified as cross connection control specialists. When the pressure in a water system isn t maintained the risk for water to flow backward into the water system and become contaminated is greatly increased. Backflow testing monitors the health and safety mechanisms designed to protect water purity. Ensures compliance of the drinking water system by law 71 19 pdf file backflow prevention devices.
Backflow these conditions describe the terms that apply to the use of our backflow test report lodgement system and the backflow smart testers program. Water corporation backflow test reminder and compliance letters will refer customers to the backflow smart testers program. All backflow prevention devices that are installed at the boundary must be registered. Ensures testing of installed devices on an annual basis.
Toronto on m4s 1a7 telephone 416 394 8888 voicemail only. It allows backflow testers to lodge boundary containment backflow test reports online making reporting an efficient and effective process that will benefit both our customers and testers. All backflow reports need to be submitted through our online lodgement system. Registration of the backflow prevention device.
Test results must be reported on the backflow prevention device test report and submitted to the city within seven business days.