Backflow Testing & Compliance — Tacoma, WA Serving properties across Washington

Northwest Clear coordinates certified backflow assembly testing for Tacoma properties, including commercial facilities, multifamily buildings, HOAs, and irrigation assemblies. Tacoma Water, a division of Tacoma Public Utilities, administers the cross-connection control program and offers an Authorized Tester Program where your tester receives reminders directly. Your portal groups compliance records by address so you can manage renewals and completed tests without digging through email threads.

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Coverage

Tacoma is within active service coverage. Appointment windows depend on tester routing and schedule.

Nearby areas: Federal Way, Puyallup, Lakewood, Gig Harbor.

What you get

Scheduling coordination with certified backflow assembly testers
Appointment window and access instructions captured during booking
Status tracking by property address in one portal
Report delivery when available for your records

Compliance

Tacoma Water requires annual backflow assembly testing. If testing is not completed as required, Tacoma Water may assess a $100 fee for each untested assembly added to your utility bill. The Authorized Tester Program allows Tacoma Water to send annual test reminders directly to a BAT of your choice. All testers must provide copies of their state certification and test equipment calibration certificates. For program details, contact Tacoma Water at 253-502-8207 or backflow@cityoftacoma.org.

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FAQ

Who enforces backflow testing in Tacoma?

Tacoma Water, a division of Tacoma Public Utilities, administers the cross-connection control program. Non-compliance can result in a $100 fee per untested assembly on your utility bill.

What is Tacoma's Authorized Tester Program?

The program lets Tacoma Water send your annual test reminder directly to a BAT of your choice and discuss results with the tester on your behalf.

Can you test irrigation backflows?

Many testers handle irrigation assemblies. As long as the irrigation system is connected to the water supply, annual testing of the backflow assembly is required.

What if I disconnect my irrigation system?

Tacoma Water can suspend the testing requirement if you remove the backflow assembly and cap the supply line. Contact them at 253-502-8207 to arrange a verification inspection.

Do you perform the test yourselves?

We coordinate scheduling with certified backflow assembly testers who submit results to Tacoma Water.

Schedule a Tacoma backflow test and keep your compliance records organized by property address.

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