If Lee County Utilities sent you a backflow testing notice, start with the due date printed on it. The notice means the backflow prevention assembly connected to your property needs testing to maintain backflow compliance under the requirements that apply to your water service.
Backflow prevention keeps water from flowing backward through a cross-connection and into the public drinking-water system. Do not ignore the notice or wait until the deadline to schedule testing.
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Why Did Lee County Send Me a Backflow Testing Notice?
Lee County Utilities requires approved backflow prevention assemblies where cross-connections need protection. These assemblies contain moving parts and seals that wear over time, which is why they require periodic testing.
LCU states that water customers are responsible for maintaining their backflow devices, scheduling annual testing, and paying for repairs or replacement when needed.
The notice you received identifies the testing requirement for your property. Follow the information on that notice rather than assuming another property has the same device or schedule.
How Much Time Do I Have to Get the Backflow Test Done?
Use the due date printed on your Lee County notice or shown on your account. Lee County says backflow test results are generally required annually, but the date assigned to your property controls.
Schedule before that date. If the assembly fails, you need time for repair and retesting before the process is complete.
Who Can Perform Backflow Testing in Lee County?
Lee County requires testing by a certified backflow prevention assembly tester who meets its current requirements. The tester uses calibrated test equipment and records the test result as pass or fail.
When you need backflow testing services, Aztec Plumbing & Drains can schedule the testing and required service for your assembly. Confirm that the tester assigned to your property meets current Lee County requirements.
What Happens During a Backflow Test?
The test checks if the assembly is operating correctly. At a homeowner level, the process includes:
- Confirming the assembly and property information.
- Coordinating a temporary water interruption when required.
- Inspecting the backflow assembly.
- Performing the required operational test.
- Recording if the assembly passes or fails.
- Completing the required test report.
You do not need to perform or troubleshoot the test yourself.
Who Submits the Backflow Test Results?
Lee County Utilities currently requires certified testers to file test reports electronically through BSI Online. The tester uses the property's Customer Confirmation Number and meter number when submitting the report.
Customers can use the BSI customer portal to check the status of a test report and receive notification after the tester files it.
Completing the physical test is only part of the process. Make sure the required report has been submitted before considering the testing requirement finished.
What Happens if the Backflow Preventer Fails?
A failed test does not automatically mean the entire assembly needs replacement. The problem determines the next step.
The assembly can require repair, overhaul, replacement, and then retesting. Lee County's current field test form states that repairs must be completed within 30 days with a new test report submitted after the work.
If we find a separate plumbing problem while working on the backflow assembly, our plumbing services cover the repair after we explain what we found.
Can Lee County Shut Off Water if Backflow Testing Is Not Completed?
Do not assume one missed date means Lee County will immediately shut off your water. Lee County's current customer guidance says submitting test results by the due date helps avoid penalties or service interruptions.
Continued noncompliance can lead to enforcement or water-service consequences. If your notice is already past due, contact Lee County Utilities to confirm your account status and what needs to be completed.
How to Stay Compliant After Receiving a Lee County Backflow Notice
- Read the notice and note the due date.
- Confirm the property and backflow assembly information.
- Schedule a qualified tester.
- Complete testing before the deadline.
- Arrange repairs if the assembly fails.
- Complete required retesting.
- Confirm the test report was submitted.
- Keep your documentation.
Backflow Compliance & Testing in Lee County and Fort Myers
Aztec Plumbing & Drains works with property owners throughout Lee County. Our plumbing services in Fort Myers include backflow testing, repairs, and retesting when required for the assembly at your property.
Schedule Backflow Testing in Lee County
Schedule backflow service with Aztec Plumbing & Drains or call (239) 932-2959 before the date on your notice so there is time for repairs and retesting if the assembly fails.
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