Backflow Testing Requirements

The protection of the drinking water supply in the City of Umatilla is very important. Due to State of Oregon Rules (Health Division Rules Chapter 333-061-0070, subsections 1 thru 12), you are required to have your backflow device tested yearly and submit those results to the City of Umatilla. 

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) provides a current public list of certified Backflow Assembly Testers. You can use this list to select and contact a tester that is currently certified and has indicated availability and appropriate licensing to test assemblies for compensation. Only Oregon OHA-certified Testers can test assemblies in Oregon. Click here for a complete list of certified testers.

Please be sure to ask if they also can repair your device. If need be, you may have to contact a certified plumber to do this for you.

Upon completion, a copy of the test results needs to be forwarded to the City of Umatilla, PO BOX 130, Umatilla, OR 97882. Test results are due annually, no later than August 31st.

If no backflow assemblies exist at your location, please contact the City of Umatilla by August 31st with your address. Please be advised some properties may have a non-testable AVB (Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker) device. If you have such a device, it will need to be inspected and reported in the same manner as stated above.