Have you received an annual cross-connection control notice from Burbank Water and Power (BWP)? If so, you are required by California law to have your backflow prevention assembly tested by a certified technician.
Ignoring this notice can lead to hefty fines or water service interruption. Fortunately, staying compliant is simple when you know the local rules.
Here is everything Burbank business owners and residents need to know about scheduling a fast, affordable backflow test.
Why Does Burbank Require Annual Backflow Testing?
Backflow happens when a sudden drop in water pressure causes contaminated water to flow backward into the clean city water supply. This can introduce fertilizers, industrial chemicals, or wastewater into our community’s drinking water.
To protect the public, the City of Burbank enforces strict cross-connection control guidelines. Every commercial property, multi-family complex, and select residential property with dedicated irrigation lines must test their backflow devices every 12 months.
How to Handle Your Burbank Water & Power (BWP) Notice
When your annual test is due, BWP will mail a reminder notice to your property. Here is the step-by-step process to handle it smoothly:
- Step 1: Check Your Deadline — Look closely at the notice for your specific compliance due date.
- Step 2: Hire a Certified Tester — You must hire a backflow tester certified by Los Angeles County and recognized by the City of Burbank.
- Step 3: Schedule the On-Site Test — The technician will test your shut-off valves, check valves, and relief valves to ensure they hold pressure properly.
- Step 4: Report Submission — Once passed, the certified test results must be submitted directly to Burbank’s environmental compliance department.
Trusted Backflow Testing Across All Burbank Neighborhoods
We provide rapid, certified backflow testing, repairs, and installations throughout the entire Burbank area. Whether you manage a studio lot in the Media District, run a retail shop in Downtown Burbank, own a commercial building on Hollywood Way, or have a home in Magnolia Park or the Burbank Hills, we have you covered.
Our local technicians are fully equipped to test all major assemblies, including:
- Reduced Pressure Principle (RP) Devices
- Double Check Valve Assemblies (DC)
- Pressure Vacuum Breakers (PVB)
What Happens if Your Device Fails the Test?
If your backflow preventer fails due to worn-out rubber seals or internal debris, don’t panic. Our certified testers carry common replacement parts directly in their service trucks. We can often perform on-the-spot repairs and re-test your device immediately, saving you from a costly second service fee.
Schedule Your Burbank Backflow Test Today
Don’t wait until the last minute to submit your BWP paperwork. Simply Backflow makes the entire compliance process stress-free. We handle the testing, complete the required local forms, and ensure everything is filed correctly with the city.
👉Call Simply Backflow Today or fill out our quick online form to book your certified Burbank backflow tester!