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Backflow Testing in Aurora, CO
Irrigation backflow devices need winterizing and testing. Call to be connected with an independent, licensed plumber who handles backflow testing in Aurora; they diagnose the problem and quote the work before starting.
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Common signs
- A test notice from your water provider
- a failed test
- a dripping assembly
Backflow Testing services in Aurora
Problems backflow testing fixes
- A testing notice from the water utility
- A new irrigation system or fire line
- A failed test
- A device that leaks or discharges
Why backflow testing comes up in Aurora
Irrigation backflow devices need winterizing and testing.
- Typical home built
- 1987
- Homes before 1980
- 33%
- Winter freezes
- Regular hard freezes
How the work is done
- 1Identify the deviceDouble check, reduced pressure or pressure vacuum breaker.
- 2TestA certified tester checks each check valve and relief valve.
- 3Repair if it failsRebuild kits or replacement, then retest.
- 4File the resultSubmit the report to the utility by its deadline.
What affects the price
The plumbing company sets the price after seeing the job; ask for it in writing before work starts.
- Device type and size
- Number of devices
- Repairs after a failed test
- Report filing
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Backflow Testing in Aurora: questions
How often must backflow preventers be tested in Aurora?
Under Aurora ordinance 138-170, a Certified Backflow Technician must test required assemblies at installation and at least annually, submitting results online before the annual due date.
How do I protect my backflow preventer in an Aurora winter?
Aurora Water advises blowing out your sprinkler system in fall, then draining the backflow preventer and wrapping it so it doesn't freeze.
Why is backflow testing a common call in Aurora?
Irrigation backflow devices need winterizing and testing.
How old are most homes in Aurora?
The median home in Aurora was built in 1987, and 33% of homes were built before 1980 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey).
Who can test a backflow preventer in Aurora?
A certified backflow tester, often a plumber, tests the assembly and files the result with your water provider. In Aurora: irrigation backflow devices need winterizing and testing.
Who supplies water in Aurora?
City of Aurora. Past the meter, plumbing is the owner's.
Backflow Testing near Aurora
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Local rules and details for Aurora
Aurora facts behind this page
- The median home in Aurora was built in 1987. [1]
- About 33% of Aurora's housing units were built before 1980, the era of galvanized steel supply pipe, cast iron drains and clay sewer laterals. [1]
- Aurora's Prairie Waters system recaptures water from the South Platte River, which supplies about half of Aurora's surface water, as a cornerstone of the city's water supply plan. [2]
- Backflow preventers or cross-connection devices are required by Aurora city ordinance 138-170. A Certified Backflow Technician must perform an operational test on any required backflow prevention assembly upon installation and at least annually thereafter, and the results must be submitted online at the backflow site before the annual test due date. [3]
- Aurora Water's seasonal checklist tells homeowners that in fall they should turn off and blow out automatic and manual sprinkler systems and drain the backflow preventer, then wrap it to prevent freezing, along with disconnecting hoses from outdoor spigots. [4]
Aurora rules and programs for backflow testing
- Backflow preventers or cross-connection devices are required by Aurora city ordinance 138-170. A Certified Backflow Technician must perform an operational test on any required backflow prevention assembly upon installation and at least annually thereafter, and the results must be submitted online at the backflow site before the annual test due date. [3]
- Aurora Water's seasonal checklist tells homeowners that in fall they should turn off and blow out automatic and manual sprinkler systems and drain the backflow preventer, then wrap it to prevent freezing, along with disconnecting hoses from outdoor spigots. [4]
Other common plumbing calls in Aurora
- Frozen Pipe Repair: freeze-thaw swings catch exposed pipes and sprinkler lines.
- Water Heater Replacement: homes from the 1980s–2000s are on aging heaters.
Sources (4)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01
- City of Aurora, Prairie Waters · checked 2026-10-01
- Aurora Water, Backflow Prevention · checked 2026-10-19
- Aurora Water, Seasonal Checklist · checked 2026-10-19