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Backflow Testing in Reno, NV
Irrigation backflow devices need winterizing and testing. Call to be connected with an independent, licensed plumber who handles backflow testing in Reno; 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 Reno
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 Reno
Irrigation backflow devices need winterizing and testing.
- Typical home built
- 1993
- Homes before 1980
- 34%
- Water hardness
- 3.5 gpg
- moderately hard
- 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 Reno: questions
What type of backflow preventer does Reno expect on an irrigation system?
Reno's Public Works Design Manual says irrigation plans must show a reduced pressure backflow preventer and its location, and it refers property owners to their water purveyor for the specific backflow device and testing requirements.
Can a backflow device make it okay to tie reclaimed water into drinking water lines in Reno?
No. Reno's Public Works Design Manual prohibits any direct connection between potable and reclaimed water piping under any condition, even with backflow protection installed. The two systems must remain completely separate.
Why is backflow testing a common call in Reno?
Irrigation backflow devices need winterizing and testing.
How old are most homes in Reno?
The median home in Reno was built in 1993, and 34% of homes were built before 1980 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey).
Who can test a backflow preventer in Reno?
A certified backflow tester, often a plumber, tests the assembly and files the result with your water provider. In Reno: irrigation backflow devices need winterizing and testing.
Who supplies water in Reno?
Truckee Meadows Water Authority. Past the meter, plumbing is the owner's.
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Local rules and details for Reno
Reno facts behind this page
- The median home in Reno was built in 1993. [1]
- About 34% of Reno's housing units were built before 1980, the era of galvanized steel supply pipe, cast iron drains and clay sewer laterals. [1]
- Treated Truckee River water in fall and winter typically measures about 3 to 4 grains per gallon (50 to 68 mg/L); hardness varies with nearby production wells and season, since summer brings a blend of surface and well water. [2]
- The City of Reno Public Works Design Manual, revised March 2026, requires irrigation plans to indicate the reduced pressure backflow preventer and to show the locations of backflow preventers along with valves, controllers and hose bibs. The manual directs applicants to the water purveyors for specific backflow preventer requirements, and typical irrigation details should include backflow preventers. [3]
- Reno's Public Works Design Manual states that direct connections between potable water piping and reclaimed water piping shall not exist under any condition, with or without backflow protection. It also notes that connecting directly to a sewer interceptor 18 inches in diameter or larger requires Utility Services Director approval, a backflow device and a signed, recorded hold harmless agreement. [3]
Reno rules and programs for backflow testing
- The City of Reno Public Works Design Manual, revised March 2026, requires irrigation plans to indicate the reduced pressure backflow preventer and to show the locations of backflow preventers along with valves, controllers and hose bibs. The manual directs applicants to the water purveyors for specific backflow preventer requirements, and typical irrigation details should include backflow preventers. [3]
- Reno's Public Works Design Manual states that direct connections between potable water piping and reclaimed water piping shall not exist under any condition, with or without backflow protection. It also notes that connecting directly to a sewer interceptor 18 inches in diameter or larger requires Utility Services Director approval, a backflow device and a signed, recorded hold harmless agreement. [3]
Other common plumbing calls in Reno
- Frozen Pipe Repair: high-desert winters freeze exposed pipes and hose bibs.
- Water Heater Replacement: homes from the 1990s growth years are replacing heaters.
Sources (3)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01
- Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Water Quality · checked 2026-10-01
- City of Reno, Public Works Design Manual (March 2026) · checked 2026-10-20