| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | $50-$200 per device; standard double-check assemblies at the low end |
| Time | 20-45 minutes per irrigation backflow test |
| Who's qualified | Most water purveyors require ABPA or ASSE backflow tester certification |
Bixby, OK: what's different here
Bixby sits in Tulsa County, about 18 miles and roughly 29 minutes by car from Tulsa via the main highway. The city faces severe heat risk, with 54% of homes in Bixby having a Severe Heat Factor and a projected 157% increase in days over 111°F over the next 30 years. Bixby also has a minor flooding risk, with 34% of properties projected to be severely affected by flooding over the next 30 years.
How often is irrigation backflow testing required in Bixby?
Irrigation backflow testing is typically an annual compliance test for the backflow prevention assembly on your irrigation system. Most water authorities in Oklahoma require annual testing and reporting for all backflow prevention assemblies. Check with your local water district to confirm the deadline for your device.
Who can test a backflow preventer in Bixby, OK?
Oklahoma has no statewide backflow tester license. Each city or rural water district approves its own testers, and most Oklahoma water purveyors require ABPA or ASSE backflow tester certification. Ask any pro you hire to show current certification and proof of insurance.
What happens during an irrigation backflow test?
A tester checks the backflow prevention assembly on your irrigation system to confirm it is working. A typical irrigation backflow test takes 20 to 45 minutes, and the process can take 15 to 30 minutes per device. Results are then reported to your water authority as required.
When should Bixby homeowners schedule the test?
Tulsa-area freeze dates matter: the mean first 28°F hard freeze is November 14, and the mean last hard freeze is March 17. Many homeowners test in spring before turning irrigation systems back on. Testing before the first frost also helps catch problems before winterization.
What to do next
- Confirm with your Bixby water district that annual testing and reporting is required for your irrigation assembly.
- Ask the pro for proof of ABPA or ASSE backflow tester certification before booking.
- Get a written quote in the $50-$200 per device range, and ask whether report filing is included.
- Schedule the test in spring, before the mean last hard freeze around March 17, so your system is safe to restart.
- Call (918) 202-2068 or email [email protected] for a free quote from a licensed, insured local backflow testers.
Tulsa Backflow is a free referral service: an independent contractor does the work and may pay us a referral fee. You never pay us anything.
