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Des Moines, IA · 50309 Local testers · Utility reports filed

Cross-Connection Survey in Des Moines, IA Near Me

Cross-connection survey in Des Moines, IA to find every point where drinking water can mix with a non-potable source. Call (833) 990-5874.

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Cross-Connection Survey in Des Moines, IA

A cross-connection survey is a walk through your property looking for places where potable water piping meets something it should not: a hose left in a mop sink, a boiler fill line, a chemical feeder, a pond fill, a irrigation zone with fertilizer injection.

Each point gets classified by hazard. High hazard, meaning anything that could make someone sick, typically calls for an RPZ or an air gap. Low hazard, meaning pollutants that affect taste or color, can usually take a double check.

Water utilities order surveys for new commercial accounts, change of use and some renewals. Owners also ask for them before a purchase or a remodel, so they know what devices they will be required to install.

The result is a written list of each cross-connection, its hazard level and the device or fix it needs.

Grizzly Backflow & Plumbing connects Des Moines, IA property owners with surveyors who know local backflow prevention rules and can follow up with installation and backflow testing. Call (833) 990-5874.

How it works

Four steps to backflow testing in Des Moines, IA

  1. 01

    Grab your notice

    Have the utility letter handy. It lists the device, serial number and due date.

  2. 02

    Talk it through

    Call (833) 990-5874. We go over the device type and the price before anything is booked.

  3. 03

    Test day

    A certified tester reads each check and the relief valve on a calibrated gauge.

  4. 04

    Report filed

    The report goes to your water utility, and you keep a copy for your records.

Coverage

Backflow Testing Services Across Des Moines, IA

Backflow testing for the neighborhoods and ZIP codes around Des Moines, IA.

Neighborhoods we cover for backflow testing

  • Downtown
  • East Village
  • Sherman Hill
  • Drake
  • Beaverdale
  • Highland Park
  • South Side
  • North Side

ZIP codes we serve

50309 50310 50311 50312 50313 50314 50315 50316 50317 50319 50320 50321

Backflow testing FAQs

Questions about backflow testing

Questions we hear most often about Cross-Connection Survey in Des Moines, IA.

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How often does a backflow preventer need testing in Des Moines, IA?
Most water utilities require a test once a year. Many also require one at installation, after any repair and after the device is moved. Your utility's notice letter gives the exact due date.
Will my water be off during the test?
Yes, briefly. The tester closes the shutoff valves on the assembly while reading the checks, so water downstream of the device is off until the test is done.
What does a failed backflow test mean?
A check valve or the relief valve did not hold its required pressure differential. The device needs repair or replacement, then a retest before a passing report can be filed.
Can a backflow preventer freeze?
Yes. Trapped water expands and can crack the bronze body or blow out the bonnet. Insulated enclosures, heat cable or draining the device for winter prevent it.
Who sends the test report to the water utility?
The tester usually files it, either on the utility's paper form or through its online portal. Ask for a copy for your own records.

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Certified testers for backflow testing in Des Moines, IA. Call (833) 990-5874 and we go through the device and the price before anything is booked.

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