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Brass backflow preventer on copper pipes above a mulched bed beside a house
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Backflow Testing: What Homeowners Need to Know

A backflow test checks that the device keeping sprinkler water out of your drinking water still works. Many utilities require one every year by a certified tester; a typical test costs about $70–$90, plus any local filing fee.

September 10, 2026