| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | About $50 to $200 per device in Bixby |
| Time | Varies by home - confirm in your quote |
| Who's qualified | ABPA or ASSE certified tester plus the plumbing license covering the work |
Bixby, OK: what's different here
Bixby sits in the Arkansas River valley in Tulsa County, with boundaries extending into Wagoner County. Over 80% of housing units are single-family homes, with a median year built of 2004. The city is about 18 miles and roughly 29 minutes by car from Tulsa via the main highway. Hot summers with an average high of 94°F and winter lows around 28°F make seasonal irrigation care important.
Who can perform a backflow test in Bixby?
Oklahoma has no statewide backflow tester license; individual cities or rural water districts approve testers instead. Many jurisdictions expect approved testers to hold ABPA or ASSE backflow tester certification, along with the plumbing license that covers the work. Ask any pro for proof of certification and insurance.
What does the tester do during the visit?
A certified backflow tester inspects the device, performs differential pressure tests, and files the compliance report with the local water authority. Most water authorities in Oklahoma require annual testing and reporting for all backflow prevention assemblies.
How does Bixby weather affect my irrigation backflow assembly?
Freeze-prone winter conditions can affect irrigation backflow assemblies. Tulsa-area climatology shows a mean first 28°F hard freeze on November 14 and a mean last hard freeze on March 17. Winterize before the first hard freeze each year.
What is the ASSE 5110 backflow tester certification?
The ASSE 5110 backflow tester certification class is a 40-hour course. The certification exam is 100 questions. You can verify a tester's certification when you request a referral.
What to do next
- Request a free referral to a licensed, insured local backflow tester for your sprinkler system.
- Ask the pro to verify their ABPA or ASSE backflow tester certification and show the plumbing license covering the work.
- Get a written quote confirming the price per device, typically $50 to $200 in Bixby.
- Schedule the test before the mean first 28°F hard freeze around November 14, and ask that the compliance report be filed with your water authority.
- 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.
