Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Policy

Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification

Each backflow prevention assembly (""BPA") tester is required to complete the certified required course to become a Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester. The tester’s certificate must be current and submitted with the BPA test reports. Global Water does not recognize test reports as being valid unless a copy of the BPA Testers certificate is on file. To avoid delays in the administration and enforcement of Global Water's Backflow/Cross Connection Control Program, please ensure this policy is followed.

Calibration of Test Equipment

The test equipment used for testing BPA's shall be calibrated and certified annually. Certified calibration reports shall be submitted to the Global Water Backflow/Cross Connection Control Program at backflow@gwresources.com. Failure to submit required certified calibration reports could result in a 'non compliance' of the program for the BPA customer. BPA testers will be held accountable to Global Water’s Testers Policy.

Submission of Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing Reports

The timely submission of accurate testing reports is an essential element in the smooth operation of Global Water's Backflow/Cross Connection Control Program. In order to aid in this process, Global Water requires all BPA test reports be submitted electronically. The following web address can be accessed for electronic BPA test report submission:

Backflow Test Report Form

In addition to submitting the test report for each individual BPA, the following information will be required in the submission form:

1. Tester's email address
2. Water Purveyor
3. BPA Serial Number
4. Potable Water Meter Serial Number
5. BPA Owner
6. Contact Person ‐ owner information
7. Backflow Tester Company Name
8. Backflow Tester Contact Number

When a test report is submitted electronically, a confirmation screen will appear with a unique identification number indicating the form has been submitted. The tester will also receive an email confirmation. This confirmation process is important and it is recommended that testers keep this information for future record in the event proof of submission is required.

Inaccurate or incomplete reports will not be accepted. Reports lacking information or with inaccurate information will be sent back to the tester for correction. Delays in the administration of the program could result in a notice to the customer for not complying with the Global Water Backflow/Cross Connection Program which could result in a disruption of water service.

Certified Testers

Global Water will keep a current list of certified testers and post this list on our website for our customers. The amount of testers on this list will be limited and subject to adherence to this policy.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact us at backflow@gwresources.com.

Thank you for your cooperation in adhering to the Global Water Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Policy.