Annual Backflow Testing for Homeowner Associations Throughout the Twin Cities

Managing annual backflow testing for an entire neighborhood can be time-consuming. Twin Cities Backflow Testing partners with homeowner associations (HOAs), townhome communities, condominium associations, and property management companies throughout the Twin Cities to simplify the process.

Whether your community has a handful of backflow prevention devices or hundreds of homes requiring annual testing, we’re here to make scheduling and testing as easy as possible.

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A Simple Solution for Your Community

Instead of homeowners scheduling individual appointments throughout the year, many HOAs choose to coordinate a neighborhood testing day.
This allows residents to schedule during a designated timeframe while helping reduce travel time and costs. It’s a convenient option for both the association and homeowners.

We’ll work with your board or property management company to coordinate the details and communicate with residents if needed.

Services for HOAs & Property Managers

We provide annual backflow testing for:


  • Townhome associations
  • Condominium associations
  • Single-family HOAs
  • Planned communities
  • Property management companies
  • Community irrigation systems
  • Common area backflow prevention devices

Benefits of Community Testing

Scheduling a neighborhood testing day for your entire HOA community offers several advantages:

Convenient appointments and less disruption for homeowners
Efficient routing throughout the neighborhood
One trusted testing company for the entire community
Simplified coordination for HOA boards and property managers

What to Expect During Your Appointment

Most appointments are completed quickly and with minimal disruption to your community.

Our tester will:

  • Locate your backflow prevention device
  • Perform the required certification test
  • Verify the device is operating properly
  • Complete and submit the required documentation

Why Choose Twin Cities Backflow Testing?

Many Apple Valley homes have irrigation systems or other plumbing connections that require a backflow prevention device. To help protect the public water supply, The City of Apple Valley requires annual testing. Twin Cities Backflow Testing specializes in residential backflow testing and works with homeowners throughout Apple Valley to make the process quick and hassle-free.

ASSE Certified Backflow Prevention Testing

Our certified tester performs accurate backflow prevention testing to help ensure your device is operating properly and meets local testing requirements.

Friendly, local & Convenient Scheduling Options

As a locally owned, family-run Minnesota business, we make scheduling easy with flexible appointment options and responsive customer service.

Fast & Efficient Appointments

Most residential backflow tests take less than 20 minutes. We’ll complete your test quickly so you can get back to your day. In most cases, you don’t even need to be home.

Submission of Your Test Results to the City

After your test is completed, we’ll submit the required paperwork to your municipality whenever accepted, helping make the process as hassle-free as possible.

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Serving HOAs Throughout the Twin Cities

  • Apple Valley
  • Lakeville
  • Burnsville
  • Savage
  • Shakopee
  • Prior Lake
  • Farmington
  • Rosemount
  • Eagan
  • Minneapolis
  • St. Paul
  • And surrounding Minnesota communities

Frequently Asked Questions

Backflow prevention testing checks the function of your backflow preventer device. This device stops water from reversing direction and pulling contaminants like fertilizers, chemicals, and bacteria into the clean water supply. Without it, everyday activities like watering your lawn or running your sprinkler system could put your drinking water at risk.

As long as your backflow device is accessible, the water is turned on and the test cap is in place, we should be able to test your device within 20-30 minutes. Learn more about how to prepare for your appointment here.

Most commercial backflow prevention devices require annual testing. Requirements vary by municipality and water provider.

Pricing can vary slightly depending on your city’s requirements, but our testing fee always includes any required city reporting or administrative fees.

We keep pricing straightforward with no surprises—what you’re quoted is what you’ll pay.

If your device doesn’t pass the test, we’ll walk you through exactly what that means and what to do next. In most cases, it just means a repair is needed before it can pass inspection. Learn more about our re-testing policy.

Yes, and our testing fee always includes any required city reporting or administrative fees.

Backflow Testing device