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09-14-2007, 04:19 PM
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Annual testing of backflow assembly
I am new to the Tampa area and was wondering about a letter that I received about an annual testing, which is mandatory for all residents it will cost me $34 for this even though is cheap is it consider to be something that important or if someone had it done is it for your home water system check up?
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09-14-2007, 07:43 PM
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You are in Hernando county right? If not you can find your county by doing a search..
I had never heard of it but here is the website
http://www.co.hernando.fl.us/utils/info/wwword.htm
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09-14-2007, 08:25 PM
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No I am in Hillaborough county is sort of a sprinkler system checkup.
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09-15-2007, 12:10 AM
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Backflow inspection?
I've wondered about this. Is a backflow inspection required only if you have a sprinkler system? I have a backflow pipe in my front yard, but no sprinkler system. When we had the home built we thought we might eventually put in a system. (Manatee County)
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09-15-2007, 09:33 AM
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Read the notice closer, there are many companies that will send out official looking notices but it is not actually the county and it may not actually be a required inspection.
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09-15-2007, 11:17 AM
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I would call the number listed in this
If you’ve received a notice that it’s time to have
your system’s backflow prevention assembly
tested, you’re encouraged to shop around for a
tester. They typically cost between $25 to $75.
The cross-connection control and backflow
ordinance is enforced by an eight-member board
appointed by County Commissioners. The board
issues citations and fines, and hears appeals.
For more information about backflow
prevention, including a list of companies which
offer tests of assemblies, call 635-7370.
http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/co...5/november.pdf
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09-15-2007, 04:42 PM
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It is a certified letter from the county of hillsborough, and in the back it has a list of certified people that can do it. I guess water is a big issue in Florida.
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09-15-2007, 05:07 PM
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More like the lack of water in recent years. I didn't have a sprinkler system so I had never heard of the test either.
Good Luck..
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