Backflow Services

Backflow Services

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What are the regulations concerning my backflow?
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Wichita

Backflow Testing

  • Required: Every year
  • Submitted through city backflow portal
  • Typically due: Spring–early summer (recommended before June)

Watering Restrictions

  • 3 days per week (odd/even address)
  • Odd: Wed, Fri, Sun
  • Even: Tue, Thu, Sat
  • ❌ No watering Monday
  • ❌ No watering 10 AM – 6 PM

Notes

Well water is exempt

Variances allowed for new sod/seed

Bel Aire

Backflow Testing

  • Required: Every even-numbered year
  • Deadline: June 1 (testing year only)
  • Must be submitted to city

Watering Restrictions

  • Same as Wichita (3-day schedule)
  • Odd: Wed, Fri, Sun
  • Even: Tue, Thu, Sat
  • ❌ No watering Monday
  • ❌ No watering 10 AM – 6 PM

Notes

Variances available for new turf

Fines increase after repeat violations

Derby

Backflow Testing

  • Residential: Every 2 years
  • Commercial: Every year
  • Must be submitted to city

Watering Restrictions

  • Fixed schedule (NOT odd/even)
  • Water only: Tue, Thu, Sat
  • ❌ No watering 10 AM – 6 PM

Notes

Rain sensors required on systems

Follows Wichita conservation rules loosely

Haysville

Backflow Testing

  • Required: Yes (typically annual)
  • Must be submitted digitally (no paper forms)
  • Fee required with submission

Watering Restrictions

  • Not always identical to Wichita
  • May vary depending on water supply conditions

Notes

Important to submit correctly or you’ll get flagged

Uses online system (Vepo Cross Connex)

Goddard

Backflow Testing

  • Required: Annually (typical for Wichita-area cities)
  • Must be tested by a certified tester
  • Results usually submitted to the city

Watering Restrictions

  • Often follows Wichita-style restrictions (odd/even schedule)
  • May change during drought conditions

Notes

City enforces cross-connection protection rules

Backflow devices are required on all irrigation systems

Maize

Backflow Testing

  • Required: Every year
  • Must be tested by a certified tester
  • Records must be kept and submitted to the city

Watering Restrictions

  • Generally aligns with Wichita conservation rules
  • Subject to drought-stage restrictions

Notes

Failed devices must be repaired or replaced immediately

Must maintain records of all tests and repairs

Valley Center

Backflow Testing

  • Required: Annually (typical in the region)
  • Submitted to the city or water provider

Watering Restrictions

  • Normally similar to Wichita
  • Can become much stricter during drought
    • Example: limited to once per week watering during restrictions

Notes

Penalties increase with repeated violations

Restrictions can change quickly based on water supply

Cheney

Backflow Testing

  • Required: Typically annual (regional standard)
  • Must be performed by a certified tester

Watering Restrictions

  • Often tied to Cheney Reservoir conditions
  • Can follow Wichita or implement stricter drought rules

Notes

Expect tighter limits during dry years

Water supply levels directly impact restrictions

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