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If your business received a backflow testing notice in Fort Worth, the clock is already running. Most commercial properties and irrigation systems are required by law to test their backflow preventer every year, and a missed deadline can mean fines or even a shutoff of your water service. Wild West Plumbing provides certified backflow testing, RPZ testing, repair, and installation to keep your property compliant and your water safe. We test it, we document it, and we file it, so you never have to think about it twice.
Backflow is when contaminated water reverses direction and flows back into the clean water supply. It usually happens during a sudden pressure change, like a water main break or heavy demand from a nearby fire hydrant. Without a working backflow preventer, dirty water from irrigation systems, boilers, or industrial equipment can be pulled back into the drinking water. That is why cities require a certified annual test. A backflow preventer is the device that stops this from happening, and testing confirms it is actually working.
An RPZ, or Reduced Pressure Zone assembly, is one of the most reliable types of backflow preventer, commonly required for higher-hazard applications. Testing an RPZ involves attaching a calibrated test kit to the assembly and checking that the internal check valves and relief valve hold pressure and open correctly. If any component fails, the assembly is not protecting your water and must be repaired or replaced. Our certified testers perform the full test, record the results, and let you know exactly where you stand.
We handle the complete backflow process from start to finish, so you deal with one company instead of three.
Certified testing of your backflow preventer to meet Fort Worth and DFW-area requirements, with results documented and filed.
Full Reduced Pressure Zone assembly testing for commercial and higher-hazard applications.
Testing of double check valve assemblies for properties where that assembly is required.
When an assembly fails testing, we repair or rebuild it and re-test to confirm it is compliant.
New backflow preventer installation sized and installed to code for your property.
We submit the required test report to the proper authority so your paperwork is handled.
Whether you received a testing notice from the city or just know your annual test is due, reach out and we get you scheduled fast.
Our certified tester comes out, tests the assembly with calibrated equipment, and checks that every component is working.
If anything fails, we explain it in plain terms and repair or replace the assembly, then re-test to confirm compliance.
We submit the completed test report to the required authority so your property stays compliant and you are done for the year.
Backflow testing is typically required for commercial buildings, restaurants, medical and dental offices, properties with irrigation or sprinkler systems, buildings with boilers or fire suppression systems, and many multifamily properties. If your property has any system that could introduce contaminants into the water supply, you almost certainly have a backflow preventer that must be tested every year. Not sure if it applies to you? Call us and we will help you find out.
We make backflow compliance painless. Our testers are certified, we schedule quickly, and we handle the testing, any needed repairs, and the paperwork in one visit. No chasing three different vendors and no worrying about a missed deadline. And because we are a full-service Master-licensed plumber, if the test turns up a bigger issue, we can fix it right then.
We care more about earning your trust for the next 20 years than about today's ticket. That changes how we do everything.
We show you the parts, the pictures, and the problem, so you understand exactly what is happening and why. You learn right alongside us.
We do not do quick patches that fail the moment the warranty runs out. We fix it right so you are not calling someone back in six months.
When you call, a real person picks up. No phone trees, no runaround, no being treated like a number.
Backflow preventers generally must be tested once a year. Many cities and water authorities send an annual notice, but the responsibility to stay compliant falls on the property owner whether or not a notice arrives.
Failing to test can result in fines and, in some cases, having your water service shut off until you come into compliance. Testing on time is far cheaper and easier than dealing with the consequences of missing it.
A standard backflow test usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes per assembly. If the assembly passes, we file your report and you are done. If it fails, we will discuss repair options with you on the spot.
Cost depends on the number and type of assemblies being tested. We give you an upfront price before we come out, with no surprise fees. Call or text us at (682) 250-2190 for a quote.
Yes. We complete the required report and submit it to the proper authority for you. Handling the paperwork is part of the service, so you do not have to.
A failed test means the assembly is not protecting your water and must be repaired or replaced. We explain exactly what failed, give you honest options, make the repair, and re-test to confirm you are compliant.
Call (682) 250-2190 and we will handle the test, the repair, and the paperwork.
