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Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Alabama? (These are Certifying Bodies)
Testing Procedures: USC Manual of Cross-Connection 10th Edition
Requirements: Complete a minimum 32 hour course.
Where Can I Get Training:
Jefferson County JAC Local #91 (ASSE)
124 West Park Drive
Birmingham AL 35211
Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors of Alabama (ALPHCC)/Backflow Control (UF TREEO)
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Alabama Department of Environmental Management
Alabama Public Health, Bureau of Environmental Services, Training Materials, Plumbing and Cross Connection Control
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Alaska? (These are Certifying Bodies)
Local Jurisdictions (City, County or Water Purveyor) set their own Backflow Certification standards, therefore Backflow Certification Requirements may vary from city to city, or county to county in Alaska.
Where Can I Get Training:
Local #367 JATC (5110, 12010, 12020, 12060, 12061)
Anchorage AK 99518
UA Local #375 JATC (5110)
1978 Burgess Ave
Fairbanks AK 99709
University of Alaska South East, (ABPA-USC Manual of Cross-Connection Control 10th Edition)
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Alaska State Department of Health
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Arizona?
Where Can I Get Training:
All American Backflow Prevention (AABP, ABPA, ASSE Certification)
Cross Connection Environmental (ABPA Certification)
2525 W Huntington Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
IAPMO Backflow Prevention Institute (ASSE Certification)
Arizona Pipe Trades Apprenticeship 2950 W Thomas Rd Building 6 Phoenix, Arizona 85017
Irrigator Tech Technical Training School (Own Certification) [USC Testing Procedures, prep for ABPA/AWWA Certification]
(909) 983-7000 Call for Arizona Availability
Kruger's Training Academy (Own Certification) [USC Testing Procedures, prep for ABPA/AWWA Certification]
Private Courses available – 10 person minimum.
Piping Industry Progress and Education Trust Fund (Own Certification)
Arizona Pipe Trades Apprenticeship 2950 W. Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85017
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Arkansas? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Arkansas regulates Backflow Testers through the Department of Health and are required to hold a “Certificate of Competency Form” from the Department of Health Plumbing and Natural Gas Program.
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll send your info to the Department of Health.
Where Can I Get Training:
Arkansas Environmental Training Academy (AETA)
If you plan to take a Licensure Exam following a Backflow Class, you Must contact the ADH Protective Health Codes Division. Applications must be received by ADH prior to the exam date.
Protective Health Codes Section (Backflow Licensing) Contacts:
Ricky Mayhan: Phone: (501) 661-2642 E-Mail: Ricky.Mayhan@arkansas.gov
William Sims: Phone: (501) 661-2648 E-Mail: William.Sims@arkansas.gov
Arkansas Rural Water Association (ARWA)
240 Dee Dee Lane
Lonoke, AR 72086-8156
Tel: (501) 676-2255
Fax: (501) 676-2266
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 860
Lonoke, AR 72086
Greater Little Rock JAC
4503 Hoffman Rd
Little Rock AR 72209
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
If you plan to take a Licensure Exam following a Backflow Class, you Must contact the ADH Protective Health Codes Division. Applications must be received by ADH prior to the exam date.
Protective Health Codes Section (Backflow Licensing) Contacts:
Ricky Mayhan: Phone: (501) 661-2642 E-Mail: Ricky.Mayhan@arkansas.gov
William Sims: Phone: (501) 661-2648 E-Mail: William.Sims@arkansas.gov
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Arkansas Department of Health
Approved Arkansas Training Schools(Contains 2 links for Backflow Training, under “x Connection”, listed above)
CaliforniaWho Certifies Backflow Testers in California? (These are Certifying Bodies)
Local Jurisdictions (City, County or Water Purveyor) set their own Backflow Certification standards, therefore Backflow Certification Requirements may vary from city to city, or county to county in California.
Here is a link to Kruger's Training Academy that explains Backflow Certification county by county in California.
Where Can I Get Training:
CA-NV-AWWA Water College
Phone: (909) 481-7200
Golden State Water Company
Cross-Connection and Backflow (So Cal Water Company)
(email them to ask if they still have a training program)
Mitch’s Certification Classes
Phone: (916) 441-4451
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Course (40 hour course)
900 Rancho San Diego Parkway
El Cajon, California 92019
619-660-4000
Phone: (619) 660-4789 or (619) 609-9001
WWTR 280 Backflow Tester Training
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd, Gilroy, CA 95020
Phone: (408) 852-2804
Backflow Course (archive)
(email them to ask if they still have a training program)
Los Angeles Trade Technical School
400 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: (213) 763-7000
Water 6 Backflow Prevention Devices (archive)
(email them to ask if they still have a training program)
Kruger's Training Academy
1140 W Mission Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
Phone: (760) 744-1150
WTE 58 Backflow Prevention (Formerly WTE 135)
San Bernardino Valley College
701 S Mt Vernon Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92410
Phone: (909) 384-4400
WST 045 Backflow Prevention Devices (Formerly WST 145)
University of Southern California
3716 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: (866) 545-6340
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
California State Water Resources Control Board
Drinking Water Operator Certification Program
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Colorado?
Local Jurisdictions (City, County or Water Purveyor) set their own Backflow Certification standards, therefore Backflow Certification Requirements may vary from city to city, or county to county in Colorado.
Where Can I Get Training:
Amerimid Backflow Training
15430 E. Batavia Dr., Unit B
Aurora CO 80011
Backflow Education Group
397 W Spaulding Ave
Pueblo West CO 81007
Denver Plumbers JATC. #3
17100 E 32nd Place
Aurora CO 80011
Backflow Prevention Institute - IAPMO
Denver CO 80234
Local 58 JATC Apprenticeship
2864 Janitell Road
Colorado Springs CO 80906
Western Slope JATC, Local
Grand Junction CO 81504
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
ConnecticutWho Certifies Backflow Testers in Connecticut? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Connecticut certifies Backflow Testers.
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll send your info to the Connecticut State Department of Public Health Drinking Water Section.
$154 to submit application to the State.
Where Can I Get Training:
Kruger’s Training Academy (Own Certification, prepares you for ABPA Certificate Exam) (Currently offering private courses only-5 students or more)
New England Water Works Association (NEWWA) AWWA
125 Hopping Brook Road Holliston, MA 01746
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years. Proof of 50 completed tests within the last 3 years and a 3 hour course will be needed. $69 to submit application to the State.
Connecticut State Department of Public Health Drinking Water Section
860 936 1266
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Delaware? (These are Certifying Bodies)
Local Jurisdictions (City, County or Water Purveyor) set their own Backflow Certification standards, therefore Backflow Certification Requirements may vary from city to city, or county to county in Delaware.
Where Can I Get Training:
Delaware County Community College (Prepare to Pass ASSE Certification Exam)
PLB 207 Cross Connection Control
Delaware Rural Water Association ASSE
210 Vickers Drive
Milford, DE 19963
Phone: (302) 424-3792
Backflow Prevention Institute - IAPMO - Delaware
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Delaware Health and Social Services
Office of Drinking Water 43 S. DuPont Hwy. Dover, DE 19901
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Florida? (These are Certifying Bodies)
Local Jurisdictions (City, County or Water Purveyor) set their own Backflow Certification standards, therefore Backflow Certification Requirements may vary from city to city, or county to county in Florida.
University of Florida TREEO Center (UF-TREEO Center is the only training provider in the state that is endorsed by the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association. After the class is completed, the FSAWWA will send you a separate Certificate.)
Where Can I Get Training:
Backflow Prevention Institute - IAPMO - Florida
Kim Curtis
855-536-2800
kim.curtis@iapmo.org
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association
Official Address
PO Box 33119
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420-3119
United States of America
Phone Number
Fax Number
Institute for Cross-Connection
Locations may vary
LU 519 - Plumbers LU 519 Joint Appr.
14105 NW 58th Court
Miami Lakes FL 33014-3118
LU 725 ARPEC
13201 NW 45 Ave
Opa-Locka FL 33054
Murray Backflow School
1533 SW 1 Way F-8
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Phone: 954-428-3255
Fax: 954-697-2233
Email: murraybackflowtraining@yahoo.com
Palm Beach County Plumbing & Pipefitting JATC #630
1800 Longwood Rd
West Palm Beach FL 33409-6424
University of Florida TREEO
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every two (2) years. Third year is considered a grace period. Must take 2 day refresher class.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Georgia? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Georgia certifies Backflow Testers.
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll send your info to the Georgia State Department of Health.
Where Can I Get Training:
Columbus Technical College
530 Transport Blvd.
Columbus, GA 31907
Active Training Provider dates:
Georgia Water & Wastewater Institute
511 Stadium Drive
Carrollton, GA 30117
Active Training Provider dates:
Mack Jones Enterprises
Flowery Branch, GA
(770) 654-2340 (leave message)
Active Training Provider dates:
ABPA/Peachstate “1788” Chapter
Active Training Provider dates:
Columbus Technical College
Active Training Provider dates:
Columbus Water Works
Active Training Provider dates:
Coweta County Water & Sewer
Active Training Provider dates:
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Georgia Department of Public Health
Georgia Department of Public Health Environmental Protection Division
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Hawaii? (These are Certifying Bodies)
Local Jurisdictions (City, County or Water Purveyor) set their own Backflow Certification standards, therefore Backflow Certification Requirements may vary from city to city, or county to county in Hawaii. The individual islands may have their own Backflow Certification standards.
Testing Procedures: USC Manual of Cross-Connection Control 10th Edition
Where Can I Get Training:
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Reciprocity: Yes, just show you passed a Certification Exam that used the USC Manual of Cross-Connection Control 10th Edition Test Procedures.
State of Hawaii, Department of Health
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Idaho? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Idaho certifies Backflow Testers.
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll send your info to the Idaho State Bureau of Occupational Licenses.
Where Can I Get Training:
Backflow Prevention Institute - IAPMO - Idaho
1517 Chastain Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
Backflow Assembly Testing & Supply LLC
Providing Backflow Tester Certification (ABPA)
Providing Idaho Backflow Refresher training P.O. Box 359
Tetonia, ID 83452
855 456 2287 TOLL FREE
208 456 2287 office
208 221 6988 cell
HR2Inc (Northwest Backflow Educators)
4677 Windward Ct
Garden City, ID 83714
Phone: (208) 761-0433
6395 W. Gowen Rd,
Telephone: (208) 343-7001 or (toll-free) 1-800-962-3257
Fax: (208) 343-1866
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Idaho State Board of Drinking Water and Wastewater Professionals
Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses
700 W. State St., PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0063
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Illinois? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Illinois regulates Cross Connection Control Device Inspectors (~Backflow Testers) through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll send your info to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Requirements: Must be a licensed plumber or Certified Water Treatment Operator.
USC Manual of Cross-Connection 10th Edition
Where Can I Get Training:
Environmental Resources Training Center
Kruger’s Training Academy
Private Courses available – 5 person minimum
LU 101 - Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 101 JATC (ASSE)
8 Premier Dr
Belleville IL 62220
LU 137 - Springfield Plumbers & Steamfitters Training (ASSE)
2880 E Cook St
Springfield IL 62703
LU 149 - JAC Local 149 Pl & PF (ASSE)
1005 Dunlap Ave
Savoy IL 61874
LU 25 - Plumbers & Pipefitters LU 25 (ASSE)
4612 46th Ave
Rock Island IL 61201
LU 281 - Local 281 Sprinkler Fitters (ASSE)
11900 S. Laramie Ave
Alsip IL 60803
LU 597 - Pipefitters LU 597 Training Fund (ASSE)
10850 W. 187th St
Mokena IL 60448
Special Pathogens Lab / IAPMO Training and Education (ASSE)
18927 Hickory Creek Drive Suite 220
Mokena IL 60448
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Drew
618-650-2206
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Indiana? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Indiana certifies Backflow Testers.
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll send your info to the Indiana State Department of Health.
Where Can I Get Training:
Indiana School of Backflow
3401 W 206th St.
Sheridan. IN 46069
Indiana State Pipe Trades Association
Fort Wayne, IN 46898
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Office of Water Quality
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Iowa? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Iowa regulates Backflow Testers through the Department of Public Health..
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll send your info to the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Requirements: Take a 32 hour course and pass the exam.
Where Can I Get Training:
John Lins, Des Moines Water Works
2201 Valley DR Des Moines, IA 50321-1190
Phone: (515) 323-6234 Cell: (515) 208-1993
Email: lins@dmww.com *yearly 5-hr CEU workshop only*
Kruger’s Training Academy
P.O. Box 1037 Gracie Station, NY 10028
Dustin Kruger, Lead Instructor
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
John Williams, Asst. Professor, Plumbing Tech.
Office: (319) 398-5899 ext. 5362
Cell: (505) 563-4780
FAX: (319) 398-5590
Email: john.williams@kirkwood.edu *32-Hr. Initial Training Classes & 5-hr. CEU Classes*
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 25 JATC
4612 46th AVE Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone: (309) 788-4159
Fax: (309) 788-5623
Chuck McKnight, Training Coordinator
Jon Scanlan, Instructor *32-Hr. Initial Training Classes & 5-hr. CEU Classes*
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 125 JATC
5101 J ST SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: (319) 362-9259
FAX: (319) 362-5408
Charles “Chip” Davis, Training Coordinator
Sam Tryon, Lead Instructor
John Pint, Plumbing Instructor
Email: jpint@local125.com *32-Hr. Initial Training Classes & 5-hr. CEU Classes*
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 33 JATC
2501 Bell AVE Des Moines, IA 50321-1118
Phone: (515) 244-1346
Fax: (515) 243-3243
Jeremy Lindquist, Training Director
Joes Shelton, Trainer
Matt Dooley, Assistant Training Director
Email: mdooley@ualocal33.org *32-Hr. Initial Training Classes & 5-hr. CEU Classes*
The CEU Authority
8421 University BLVD Suite G Clive, IA 50325
Phone: (515) 249-3513
Contact: Audrey Pins
Email: audrey@theceuauthority.com *5-hr. CEU classroom and via webinar* *32-hr. Initial Training Classes
Total Backflow Resources
1 Bigelow Park CR PO Box 86 Salix, IA 51052
Phone: (712) 574-0674
Email: rparker@totalbackflow.com *32-Hr. Initial Training Classes & 5-hr. CEU Classes*
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
ASSE (after completing course)
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every two (2) years and expires on October 31st of odd numbered years. Must take approved 5 hour course.
If your certification has been expired for over 2 years you’ll need to retake an approved 32 hour BPAT training course.
Iowa Department of Public Health
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Kansas? (These are Certifying Bodies)
Local Jurisdictions (City, County or Water Purveyor) set their own Backflow Certification standards, therefore Backflow Certification Requirements may vary from city to city, or county to county in Kansas.
Where Can I Get Training:
Johnson County Community College
Center for Business and Technology 12345 College Blvd - Box 88
Overland Park KS 66210
Kansas City Backflow
Kansas Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association
Kansas Rural Water Association
706 Waterway Drive
Seneca, Kansas 66538
1 mile west of Seneca on US 36
Phone: 785.336.3760
Fax: 785.336.2751
krwa@krwa.net
LU 441 - PPATKS
4646 West Kellogg Ave.
Wichita KS 67209
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years. Some systems may ask to recalibrate your equipment.
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Kentucky? (These are Certifying Bodies)
Local Jurisdictions (City, County or Water Purveyor) set their own Backflow Certification standards, therefore Backflow Certification Requirements may vary from city to city, or county to county in Kentucky.
USC Manual of Cross-Connection 10th Edition
Where Can I Get Training:
Backflow Prevention Institute - IAPMO - Kentucky
Kim Curtis
855-536-2800
kim.curtis@iapmo.org
Bluegrass Cross Connection Prevention Association
P.O Box 54505
Lexington, KY 40555
Phone: 859-229-9668
Gary Williams, CPM, CPPB
Kentucky Association of Master Contractors
2123 Commercial Dr.
Frankfort, KY 40601
LU 502 Plumbers, Pipefitters Ed & Training Center
4340 Crittenden Drive
Louisville KY 40209
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 248
924 Greenup Ave
Ashland KY 41101
Plumbers & Steamfitters LU 184 JAC
5820 Benton Rd
Paducah KY 42003
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Louisiana? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Louisiana regulates Backflow Testers through the Louisiana State Department of Health and Hospitals AND the State Board of Plumbing of Louisiana (SBPLA- Water Supply Protection Specialist license allows you to test backflow preventers on certain systems).
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll send your info to the organization that applies to you.
Where Can I Get Training:
Backflow Prevention Services
Louisiana Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association
LU #198 - Plumbers & Steamfitters
5655 Greenwell St.
Baton Rouge LA 70805
LU 141 - Shreveport Pipe Trades
7109 W. Bert Kouns Ind. Loop
Shreveport LA 71129
LU 247 - Alexandria Pipe Trades JATC
249 McKeithen Drive
Alexandria LA 71303
New Orleans Pipe Trades LU 60
2541 N. Arnoult
Metairie LA 70002
Southern Arkansas University Tech (AETA)
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Jeremy Harris, Compliance Engineer
628 North Fourth Street P.O. Box 4489 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/549/n/281
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Maine? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Maine regulates Backflow Testers through the Division of Environmental and Community Health. They require a tester is certified by a 3rd party organization.
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll send your info to the Division of Environmental and Community Health.
Where Can I Get Training:
Backflow Prevention Institute - IAPMO - Maine
Kim Curtis
855-536-2800
kim.curtis@iapmo.org
Kruger’s Training Academy
Private Courses available – 10 person minimum
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Division of Environmental and Community Health
Department of Health and Human Services
109 Capitol Street
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: 207-287-3707
Fax: 207-287-3005
TTY: 800-606-0215
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Maryland? (These are Certifying Bodies)
Local Jurisdictions (City, County or Water Purveyor) set their own Backflow Certification standards, therefore Backflow Certification Requirements may vary from city to city, or county to county in Maryland.
Where Can I Get Training:
ABC Craftmasters: Mid-Atlantic Backflow Academy
6901 Muirkirk Meadows Drive
Beltsville, MD 20705
Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
2101 East Biddle Street, Suite 5000
Baltimore, MD 21213
410-821-0351 Ext. 113
Chalk Instruction
1 Kinwall Place, Apt. 2C
Nottingham, MD 21236
Chesapeake Cross Connection & Yacovissi Mechanical
934 Waterview Drive
Crownsville, MD 21032
Delaware Rural Water Association
210 Vicker Drive
Milford, DE 19963
IAPMO Backflow Prevention Institute
18927 Hickory Creek Drive
Mokena, IL 60448
Kruger Training Academy
P.O. Box 1307 (Gracie Station)
New York, NY 10028
Local 489 Plumbers & Steamfitters
2 Park Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
Maryland Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling Contractors-MPHCC
10176 Baltimore National Pike, Suite 205
Ellicott City, MD 21802
Pipe Trades Technologies, Inc.
1317 N. Fountain Green RD
Bel Air, MD 21015
Pipeline Training Institute
1300 Allen Court
Eldersburg, MD 21784
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 486
1201 66th Street
Baltimore, MD 21237
Washington D.C. Joint Plumbing Apprentice Committee Local 5
5000 Forbes Blvd
Lanham, MD 20706
Washington Suburban Master Plumbers Association
4616 Olden Road
Rockville, MD 20852
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Maryland Department of Labor
Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
MassachusettsWho Certifies Backflow Testers in Massachusetts? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Massachusetts certifies Backflow Testers.
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll send your info to the Massachusetts State Department of Health.
Where Can I Get Training:
Kruger’s Training Academy
Private Courses available – 10 person minimum
New England Water Works Association
125 Hopping Brook Road, Holliston, MA 01746
FAX: (508) 893-9898
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Massachusetts State Department of Health
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Minnesota? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Minnesota regulates Backflow Testers by the Department of Labor and Industry. The certification is a designation that is added to a plumbing license.
ASSE 5110 and/or 5130
Where Can I Get Training:
Backflow Prevention Institute - IAPMO - Minnesota
Kim Curtis
855-536-2800
kim.curtis@iapmo.org
Kruger’s Training Academy
Private Courses available – 10 person minimum
Local #6 JATC
1470 Industrial Drive NW PO Box 6375
Rochester MN 55903
LU 417 Sprinkler Fitters JATC
1404 Central Ave NE
Minneapolis MN 55413
LU 539 - Minneapolis Pipefitters JAC
6200 Lakeland N.
Brooklyn MN 55428
Metro Testing
2101 105th Ave NE
Blaine MN 55449
Minneapolis Plumbers JATC
8625 Monticello Lane N Suite 2
Maple Grove MN 55369
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 11 Training Center
4402 Airpark Blvd
Duluth MN 55811
Soderholm Associates - Equip Training
7150 143rd Ave NW
Ramsey MN 55303
St Paul JAC
235 Marshall Ave
St. Paul MN 55102
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Department of Labor and Industry
MississippiWho Certifies Backflow Testers in Mississippi?
The State of Mississippi certifies Backflow Testers.
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll send your info to the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Where Can I Get Training:
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
How often do I need to re certify?
Mississippi State Department of Health
Bureau of Public Water Supply
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Missouri? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Missouri regulates Backflow Testers through the Department of Natural Resources.
You’ll need to complete a state approved training course and pass a backflow Certification Exam from a State approved third party course provider (see below).
Where Can I Get Training:
IAPMO Education & Consulting - MO
Scott Hamilton
414-429-8186
scott.hamilton@iapmo.org
Kansas City Backflow
6324 N. Chatham #232
Kansas City MO 64151
Kruger’s Training Academy
Private Courses available – 10 person minimum
Local 314 - Sprinklerfitters LU 314 Training Cente
8510 Hillcrest Rd
Kansas City MO 64138
Ozarks Technical Community College
1001 East Chestnut Expressway
Springfield MO 65802
Plumbers & Gasfitters Local #8
5950 Manchester Trafficway
Kansas City MO 64130
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #45
3003 Pear St
St Joseph MO 64503
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union #178
2501 West Grand
Springfield MO 65802
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union #562 Training Center
3755 Corporate Trails
Earth City MO 63045
Plumbers & Pipefitters Training Center #533
9876 Hickman Mills Dr
Kansas City MO 64137
Plumbers Local #562
3755 Corporate Trails
Earth City MO 63045
Ranken Technical College
4431 Fenney Ave.
St. Louis MO 63113
Sprinkler Fitters Union Local 268
1544 S 3rd St
St Louis MO 63104
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Missouri DNR-WPP
Public Drinking Water Branch
PO Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176
Phone: (573) 751-1137
Email: brandon.bach@dnr.mo.gov
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Montana? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Montana certifies Backflow Testers.
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll send your info to the Montana State Department of Health.
Where Can I Get Training:
Backflow Assembly Testing Services
Offers courses in Montana, check for availability.
Montana Rural Water Systems
525 Central Avenue M6 Great Falls MT, 59401
UA Local 459 JATC Program
1026 South 5th Street West
Missoula MT 59801
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
ABPA Backflow Certification Exam
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Montana Department of Environmental Quality
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Nebraska? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Nebraska regulates Backflow Testers through the Department of Energy & Environment.
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll sign up for a state exam.
Where Can I Get Training:
Nebraska Rural Water Association
Total Backflow Resources
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Nebraska Department of Energy & Environment
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
Nebraska DHHS
Division of Public Health
200 S. Silber Ave.
North Platte, NE 69101-4200
Phone: (308) 535-8135
Email: mike.wentink@nebraska.gov
Nebraska Department of Natural Resources
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Nevada?
Where Can I Get Training:
Classes:
College of Southern Nevada
Courses:
B&L Backflow Testing Specialists, LLC
B&L Training Center
1510 N. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
We Service: Lake Tahoe Basin | Reno | Carson City Sparks | Fernley | Fallon |Truckee Minden | Gardnerville and many more!
Krugers Training Academy (Offering Private Courses Only-5 People or more)
LU 350 JATC
1150 Greg St
Sparks NV 89431
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
New HampshireWho Certifies Backflow Testers in New Hampshire? (These are Certifying Bodies)
Local Jurisdictions (City, County or Water Purveyor) set their own Backflow Certification standards, therefore Backflow Certification Requirements may vary from city to city, or county to county in New Hampshire.
Where Can I Get Training:
Granite State Rural Water Association
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
New JerseyWho Certifies Backflow Testers in New Jersey? (These are Certifying Bodies)
Local Jurisdictions (City, County or Water Purveyor) set their own Backflow Certification standards, therefore Backflow Certification Requirements may vary from city to city, or county to county in New Jersey.
Where Can I Get Training:
Backflow Prevention Institute - IAPMO - New Jersey
Fire University
9 Florence Ave Building B
Penn's Grove NJ 08069
J.A.C. of Local Union #322
534 South Rt 73 PO Box 73
Winslow NJ 08095-9999
Kruger’s Training Academy
225 East 85th St. 1103
New York, NY 10028
917-887-5613
Email:krugerstrainingacademy@gmail.com
www.krugerstraining.academy
New England Water Works Association
125 Hopping Brook Rd.
Holliston, MA 01746
Tel: 508.893.7979 Fax: 508‐893‐9898
http://www.newwa.org/BackflowCC.aspx
New Jersey Alliance of Master Plumbers
P.O. Box 7346
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Tel: 732-702-0911 Fax: 732-390-6906
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #9 Training Center
450 Rt. 33 & Iron Ore Road
Englishtown, NJ 07726
Tel: 732‐446‐1550 Fax: 732‐446‐0171
https://ualocal9.org/training.aspx
Plumbers Local #24 Training Center
20 Fairfield Place
West Caldwell NJ 07006
Sprinkler Fitters Local Union #696
41-43 E Willow St
Millburn NJ 07041
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water Supply & Geoscience
State Approved Backflow Testers (List of organizations with lists of Approved Testers)
New MexicoWho Certifies Backflow Testers in New Mexico? (These are Certifying Bodies)
Local Jurisdictions (City, County or Water Purveyor) set their own Backflow Certification standards, therefore Backflow Certification Requirements may vary from city to city, or county to county in New Mexico.
To repair Backflow Devices you have to be licensed in accordance with the New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act.
USC Manual of Cross-Connection 10th Edition
Where Can I Get Training:
Central New Mexico Community College
Phone: (505) 224-3000
3300 Princeton NE N-29
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: (505) 883-3159
Fax: (505) 883-3218
Email: information@viking2.com
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
New Mexico Environment Department
Drinking Water Bureau
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in New York?
The State of New York certifies Backflow Testers.
(NEWWA is the Certifying Body they approve.)
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then usually the approved course provider will send your info to the New York State Department of Health where they will add you to their Licensed Backflow Tester Database at no cost. If you are certifying for the first time, you need to complete and pass an approved course and have at least 2 CEU's.
Where Can I Get Training (Approved Course Providers):
AAA Backflow Certification of NY LLC
202 Atlantic Avenue, Suite F
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 307-8423, General Office
Contact: Maurice Cosentino
Cross Connection Control Bureau City of New York
UA Plumbers Local 1 Training Center
Training Center, 37-11 47th Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 752-9630, General Office
Contact: Arthur Klock, Director
Cross Connection Control Foundation of the Niagara Frontier
255 Basket Road
Webster, NY 14580
Contact: Isabelle Poliszuk
1177 Sunrise Highway
Copiague, NY 11726
Contact: Mr. David Medina
Krugers Training Academy
225 East 85th Street
New York, NY 10028
Contact: Dustin Kruger
New England Water Works Association
125 Hopping Brook Road
Holliston, MA 01746-1472
Contact: Nelson Cabral
NYS Backflow Testers Association
White Plains, NY 10602
Contact: John Cimino
Southern Tier Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention School
11 Griswold Street
Binghamton, NY 13904
Contact: Tom Struder
Westchester Backflow Prevention School
1024 McKinley Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
Contact: Ken Potter
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
How often do I need to re certify?
Every three (3) years. You'll need 0.6 CEU's and a 4 hour Backflow related course with a hands on section.
New York State Department of Health
Bureau of Public Water Supply Protection
Empire State Plaza - Corning Tower Room 1110
Albany, NY 12237
Phone: (800) 458 1158
North CarolinaWho Certifies Backflow Testers in North Carolina? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of North Carolina certifies Backflow Testers.
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll send your info to the North Carolina State Department of Health.
USC 10th Edition
Where Can I Get Training:
NORTH CAROLINA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION (Class Location Varies)
PO Box 540, Welcome NC 27374
Phone: (336) 731-6963
City of Durham Department of Water Resources 101 City Hall Plaza Durham, NC 27701 (919) 560-4194 ext. 249
Charlotte Water Engineering Division – Installation & Development Services, Backflow Prevention 2145 Suttle Ave. Charlotte, NC 28208 (704) 342-5800 CPCC Mr. Steve Corriher (704) 330-4421 Registration: Students can register at http://www.cpcc.edu/construction/
City of Raleigh 3304 Lake Woodard Dr. Raleigh, NC 27604 Ms. Joanie Hartley (919) 996-5923, email: Joanie.Hartley@raleighnc.gov http://cfcc.net/ce/index.html
Greenville Utilities Commission Water Resources Department P O Box 1847 Greenville, NC 27835 Mrs. Deanna Cast
Fayetteville Public Works Commission P. O. Box 1089 Fayetteville, NC 28302 Mr. Brian Morrison (910) 223-4704
Kruger’s Training Academy
University of Florida Center For Training Research and Education for Environmental Occupations (TREEO) 3900 SW 63rd Boulevard Gainesville, Florida 32608 (904) 392-9570
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
North Carolina State Department of Health
(Needs-to-Know Manuals Available For Download)
North DakotaWho Certifies Backflow Testers in North Dakota? (These are Certifying Bodies)
Local Jurisdictions (City, County or Water Purveyor) set their own Backflow Certification standards, therefore Backflow Certification Requirements may vary from city to city, or county to county in North Dakota.
Where Can I Get Training:
Backflow Prevention Services
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
North Dakota Environmental Quality Backflow Prevention Cross Connection Control
Jacob Schafer – Municipal Facilities
North Dakota DEQ
4201 Normandy Street
Bismarck, ND 58503-1324
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Arizona? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Ohio regulates Backflow Testers through the Department of Commerce- Division of Industrial Commerce. You must take a 24 hour course from an approved training agency and have at least five (5) years of experience in plumbing or water operating industries.
Where Can I Get Training:
3891 Seabell Ct. Columbus, OH 43230
Cincinnati, OH 45222
Phone: 833-996-5648 (office)
OTCO Backflow Prevention Program Information
Pacon Plumbing School
5210 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati OH 45230
310 Commercial Dr. Suite I Office (513) 816‐7660 Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance Backflow
Click Below for Backflow Tester Exams, Backflow Tester Certification Application and more!
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Oklahoma? (These are Certifying Bodies)
Local Jurisdictions (City, County or Water Purveyor) set their own Backflow Certification standards, therefore Backflow Certification Requirements may vary from city to city, or county to county in Oklahoma.
Where Can I Get Training:
IAMPO Backflow Prevention Institute
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 344 (ASSE)
5315 S Shartel
Oklahoma City OK 73109
Tulsa Pipe Trades Training School (ASSE)
8602 E 46th St
Tulsa OK 74145-4805
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Oklahoma Environmental Quality
Staff
(405) 702-8228
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Oregon? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The Oregon Health Authority certifies Backflow Testers in Oregon.
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll send your info to the Oregon Health Authority.
Where Can I Get Training:
Backflow Management, Inc. (BMI)
17752 NE San Rafael Street
Portland, OR 97230
Email: bmi@bmibackflow.com
Phone: 503-255-1619 or 800-841-7689
Northwest Cross Connection Training
PO Box 1405
Manzanita, OR 97130
Email: wests@lancc.edu or jmb2@centurytel.net
Phone: 541-255-5051 or 541-971-9824
Local 290 (For 290 members only)
20220 SW Teton Ave
Tualatin, OR 97062
Phone: 503-691-1997
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every two (2) years. Certifications expire on December 31st every two years based upon the first letter of your last name. If your last name begins with A-K, your certificate expires in even numbered years, and if your last name begins with L-Z it will expire in odd numbered years.
Oregon Health Authority
PennsylvaniaWho Certifies Backflow Testers in Pennsylvania? (These are Certifying Bodies)
Local Jurisdictions (City, County or Water Purveyor) set their own Backflow Certification standards, therefore Backflow Certification Requirements may vary from city to city, or county to county in Pennsylvania.
Where Can I Get Training:
Community College of Allegheny County (ASSE)
1000 McKee Road
Oakdale PA 15071
JATC Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union #354 (ASSE)
PO BOX 325 263 Armbrust Rd
Youngwood PA 15697-0001
Kruger’s Training Academy
Trainings available for 10students or more
LU 520 (ASSE)
7193 Jonestown Rd.
Harrisburg PA 17112
PAWSC - PA Water Specialties Company (ASSE)
141 rear South Main St
Pittston PA 18640
PA Rural Water Association
Philadelphia Suburban Assoc (PSA - PHCC) (ASSE)
4072 Mount Rd
Aston PA 19014
Pittsburgh Sprinkler Fitters Local #542 (ASSE)
227 Stanton Ave PO Box 58161
Pittsburgh PA 15209
Pittsburgh Steamfitters Local Union #449 (ASSE)
230 Wise Road
Harmony PA 16037
Plumbers Local 27 Training School (ASSE)
140 Montour West Industrial Park
Coraopolis PA 15108
Plumbers Training Center LU #690 (ASSE)
2791 Southampton Rd
Philadelphia PA 91954-1211
Sprinkler Fitters Local #692 JATC (ASSE)
14004 McNulty Rd
Philadelphia PA 19154
Steamfitter's Training School Local 420 (ASSE)
14420 Townsend Road
Philadelphia PA 19154
United Association Local #524 (ASSE)
711 Corey St.
Scranton PA 18505
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Pennsylvania State Department of Health
Rhode IslandWho Certifies Backflow Testers in Rhode Island? (These are Certifying Bodies)
Local Jurisdictions (City, County or Water Purveyor) set their own Backflow Certification standards, therefore Backflow Certification Requirements may vary from city to city, or county to county in Rhode Island.
Where Can I Get Training:
Kruger’s Training Academy
Trainings offered to a minimum of 10 students.
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Rhode Island Department of Public Health
South CarolinaWho Certifies Backflow Testers in South Carolina? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of South Carolina certifies Backflow Testers through the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Where Can I Get Training:
Palmetto Alliance Institute
Embassy Suites Charleston Area Convention Center
5000 Coliseum Dr
North Charleston, SC 29418
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years. The test will include a 25 question written portion, and a hands on test of a Double Check Valve Assembly, a Pressure Vacuum Breaker and a Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
Steve Fox
Cross Connection Control & Backflow Prevention
(803) 898-4426
South DakotaWho Certifies Backflow Testers in South Dakota? (These are Certifying Bodies)
Local Jurisdictions (City, County or Water Purveyor) set their own Backflow Certification standards, therefore Backflow Certification Requirements may vary from city to city, or county to county in South Dakota.
Where Can I Get Training:
Backflow Prevention Institute - IAPMO - South Dakota
Kim Curtis
855-536-2800
kim.curtis@iapmo.org
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
South Dakota Environmental Quality Backflow Prevention Cross Connection Control
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Tennessee? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Tennessee regulates Backflow Testers through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll send your info to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Where Can I Get Training:
262 Boatner Road, Potts Camp MS, 38659
662-333-9007
2990 Whitney Avenue, Memphis, TN 38128
901-568-8675
Fleming Training Center
2022 Blanton Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
615-898-8090
Memphis Light, Gas & Water
P.O. Box 430, Memphis, TN 38101
901-528-7757
Plumbers & Pipefitters
Local #572 JATC
225 Ben Allen Road, Nashville, TN 37207
615-227-5542
Plumbers & Steamfitters
Local #43 JATC
3009 Riverside Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37406
423-622-4395
Plumbers & Steamfitters
Local #102 JATC
1218 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917
865-335-1212
Memphis Plumbers JAC Local #17
4229 S. Prescott Road, Memphis, TN 38118
901-368-0900
840 Commercial Court, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
615-896-9022
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
2022 Blanton Dr.
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Phone: (615) 898-8090
Email: Fleming.Training@tn.gov
This link will have all the information you’ll need!
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Texas? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Texas certifies Backflow Testers.
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll send your info to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Cost: $111
Requirements:
Applicants with a High School diploma or GED may substitute up to one year of experience with one year of college credit (32 semester hours) or 20 hours of approved training in addition to the required 40-hour backflow prevention assembly testing training course.
Where Can I Get Training:
ARCSA (ASSE)
Flower Mound TX 75028
Dallas Plumbers & Pipefitters #100 (ASSE)
3541 West Miller Rd
Garland TX 75041
Houston Area Plumbing JATC #68 (ASSE)
PO Box 8653
Houston TX 77249
LU 286 - Austin Area Plumbers & Pipefitters JAC (ASSE)
814 Airport Blvd
Austin TX 78702
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years. 24 hour of continuing education will be required, with 8 of those hours being hands on training.
Cost for renewal processing: $111.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Utah? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Utah regulates Backflow Testers through the Department of Environmental Quality.
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then pass an ABPA Backflow Certification Exam, then you'll send your info to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.
Additional licensure may be required by the Utah Department of Professional Licensing (DOPL) to repair or install backflow prevention assemblies.
Where Can I Get Training:
Backflow Training Services
2071 West Byron Circle
West Valley City UT 84119
Call to Register: (801) 554-6052
Register Online: www.backflowtrainingservices.com
Backflow Assembly Testing and Supply LLC
P.O. Box 359
Tetonia, ID 83452
Call to Register: Phone (208) 456-BATS (2287)
Cell (208) 221-6988 (calls and texts)
Email - bftest@ida.net
Register Online: http://www.batandsupply.com/Upcoming_Events.php
Locations: Utah, Idaho, and Nevada
Kruger’s Training Academy
Private Courses available – 10 person minimum.
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years. A recertification course is encouraged, but not required.
Utah Department of Environmental Quality
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Vermont? (These are Certifying Bodies)
Local Jurisdictions (City, County or Water Purveyor) set their own Backflow Certification standards, therefore Backflow Certification Requirements may vary from city to city, or county to county in Vermont.
Where Can I Get Training:
Plumbers & Pipefitters Training Center Local 693
3 Gregory Dr
South Burlington VT 05403
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Vermont Environmental Health Division
Environmental Health Division
108 Cherry Street
P.O. Box 70 – Drawer 30
Burlington, VT 05402-0070
Phone: 802-863-7220 or 800-439-8550 (in Vermont)
Fax: 802-863-7483
AHS.VDHEnvHealth@vermont.gov
Starting January 1, 2023, persons testing and repairing backflow prevention assemblies and backflow prevention devices shall be certified by a Commonwealth of Virginia tradesman certification program (identified by DPOR as backflow prevention device workers). Until January 1, 2023, persons testing and repairing backflow prevention assemblies and backflow prevention devices shall be qualified to perform such work as demonstrated by possessing a certification or license from a local or state agency having legal authority or shall possess a certificate of completion of applicable vocational training acceptable to the owner. [Slide 38]
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Virginia? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Virginia certifies Backflow Testers.
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll send your info to the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
Where Can I Get Training:
The link below includes all the schools listed here as well as some out of state schools that Virginia recognizes:
American Society of Sanitary Engineers
901 Canterbury Road, Suite A Westlake, OH 44145
Backflow Management, Inc.
402 Rampart Blvd. New Kensington, PA 15068
Backflow Service Inc*
2543 George Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139
Central Virginia Community College
3506 Wards Road Lynchburg, VA 24502
City of Norfolk Utilities Office of Cross Connection Backflow Prevention
6040 Waterworks Road Norfolk, VA 23502
757-441-5774 ext. 272
Danville Community College, Workforce Development
1008 South Main Street Danville, VA 24541
Fire Solution Inc
205 Haley Rd Ashland VA 23005 PO Box 147 Ashland VA 23005
Kruger’s Training Academy (For more info regarding Backflow Prevention Device Worker Certification in Virginia click on Krugers Training link below!)
*National Institute for Certification in (NICET Level III)
1420 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2794
Navy Public Works Center
1450 Gator Blvd, Bldg 3165 Norfolk, VA 23521
Paul D Camp Community College
100 North College Drive Franklin, VA 23851-2422
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Number 10
701 Stockton Street Richmond, VA 23224
480 Dundaff Street #204 Norfolk, VA 23507
Professional Code Training Inc
2262 Robertson Road Bedford, VA 24523
Rainwater Management Solutions
2550 Shenandoah Ave
Roanoke VA 24017
Richmond City Public Schools/ Adult Evening Technical Center
2015 Seddon Way Richmond, VA 23230
TREEO Center at the University of Florida
3900 SW 63rd Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32608
352-392-9570 ext. 232
Virginia Section American Water Works Association (VA AWWA)
PO Box 11992 Lynchburg, VA 24506 109 Mt. Haven Drive Forest, VA 24551
*Virginia Technical Institute
201 Ogden Road Alta Vista, VA 24517
*VSC Fire & Security, Inc.
10343-A Kings Acres Road Ashland, VA 23005
Gerald S. Howard, Roger Shearin
*WADE IN CROSS CONNECTION
611 Craig Shop Road Mount Sidney, VA 24467
Washington Suburban Master Plumbers Association
26712 Howard Chapel Drive Damascus, MD 20872
Charlotte S Hall
2 Day Waterworks LLC
PO Box 1144 Falls Church, VA 22041
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WORKERS Exam Information
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Licensing Section
(804) 367-8511
Who Certifies Backflow Testers in Washington? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of Washington certifies Backflow Testers.
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll send your info to Washington Certification Services.
USC 10th Edition Manual and Test Procedures.
Washington Certification Services
Where Can I Get Training:
Evergreen Rural Water of Washington
Mailing Address: Po Box 2300 Shelton, WA 98584
Physical Address: 11840 North US Highway 101 Shelton, WA 98584
Phone (360) 462.9287
Email: info@erwow.org
HC Info (ASSE)
113 Cherry Street #79999
Seattle WA 98104
LU 699 - UA Local 699 Sprinkler Fitters (ASSE)
6737 Corson Ave South
Seattle WA 98108
Kruger’s Training Academy
Private Courses available – 10 person minimum.
Washington Environmental Training Center
WETRC is located on the Main Campus of Green River College
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
Washington State Department of Health
West VirginiaWho Certifies Backflow Testers in West Virginia? (These are Certifying Bodies)
The State of West Virginia certifies Backflow Testers through the West Virginia Bureau of Public Health.
First you need to complete and pass Backflow Tester Training from a State approved course provider (see below), then you'll send your info to the West Virginia Bureau of Public Health.
Where Can I Get Training:
LU 565 - Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 565 (ASSE)
593 Cedar Grove Rd
Parkersburg WV 26104
Todd Knotts
304-485-1565
Morgantown Plumbers JAC #152 (ASSE)
100 Richard Ave
Morgantown WV 26501
UA Plumbers & Pipefitters LU #521 (ASSE)
137 5th Avenue
Huntington WV 25701
Where Do I Sign Up for a Backflow Certification Exam?
The Backflow Testing Training Course Provider may offer a Backflow Certification Exam at the end of the training, call to confirm.
How often do I need to re certify?
Recertification is every three (3) years.
West Virginia Bureau of Public Health