Annual Backflow Prevention Testing for Minneapolis Homeowners

If you’ve received a backflow testing notice from the City of Minneapolis, we’re here to help. Twin Cities Backflow Testing provides certified residential backflow testing, including RPZ (Reduced Pressure Zone) backflow preventer testing, throughout Minneapolis and the surrounding communities.

We make the process simple by helping homeowners stay compliant with local testing requirements. Our certified backflow tester will inspect and test your RPZ backflow prevention device, complete all required testing, and submit the necessary paperwork to the City of Minneapolis when applicable.

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Why Choose Twin Cities Backflow Testing?

Many Minneapolis homes have boiler systems, water-fed heating systems, or other plumbing connections that require an RPZ (Reduced Pressure Zone) backflow prevention device. To help protect the public drinking water supply, the City of Minneapolis requires annual testing of these devices.

Twin Cities Backflow Testing specializes in residential RPZ backflow testing and works with homeowners throughout Minneapolis to make the process quick, convenient, and hassle-free. We’ll perform the required certified test, submit the results to the City of Minneapolis when applicable, and help ensure your home stays compliant with local requirements.

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.

What to Expect During Your Appointment

Most appointments take less than 20 minutes. As long as your backflow device is accessible, the water is turned on and the test cap is in place, you don’t have to be home for your test. We just ask that payment is taken care of ahead of time or left at your home before your appointment.

How To Prepare

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
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Serving Neighborhoods Throughout Minneapolis

  • Armatage
  • Bryn Mawr
  • Diamond Lake
  • East Harriet
  • Fulton
  • Hale
  • Kenny
  • King Field
  • Linden Hills
  • Longfellow
  • Lynnhurst
  • Nokomis
  • Northeast Minneapolis
  • Northrop
  • Page
  • Regina
  • Seward
  • Standish
  • Tangletown
  • Waite Park
  • Wenonah
  • Windom

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.

No—most of the time you don’t need to be home. As long as your backflow device is accessible, the water is turned on, and the test cap is in place, we can complete the test while you’re away.

We just ask that payment is taken care of ahead of time or left at your home before your appointment.

Learn more about how to prepare for your appointment.

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. Click here to get an instant quote.

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.

Venmo is the easiest way to pay! Simply send your payment to Twin Cities Backflow. Be sure to include your address in the payment notes so we can properly apply your payment. If you prefer, you can leave a check or cash in a clearly marked envelope at your front door, or pay us when we arrive for your test. Learn more about our available payment methods.

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