Backflow testing & repair in Pleasanton, CA
BackflowCare tests backflow prevention assemblies in Pleasanton (Alameda County) and files the results with City of Pleasanton Water. Devices must be field tested at least once a year by a certified tester approved to work in Pleasanton, hired by the property owner. If a device fails, we make minor repairs and file the passing retest with City of Pleasanton.
- County
- Alameda County
- Water supplier
- City of Pleasanton Water
- Annual test
- City of Pleasanton: owner hires a certified tester
- Our price
- $199 per device ($25 off for new customers), or from $180/year on a plan
- ZIP codes
- 94566, 94588
What City of Pleasanton requires in Pleasanton
- Customers get a notice 45 days before the annual test is due.
- Testers submit the completed test report through the Aqua Backflow testing portal.
- The City charges a $60 annual administrative fee per device, collected with the test report.
- Devices are tested when installed, repaired or relocated, and annually after that.
Source: City of Pleasanton backflow program (official page), checked October 17, 2026.
Rules for new and replacement devices in Pleasanton
- All new commercial, industrial, multi-family and potable irrigation services must install a backflow prevention assembly after the water meter.
Source: City of Pleasanton backflow program (official page).
Installing or replacing a device takes a licensed plumbing contractor, usually with a permit. We can refer you to one we trust, test the new device once it’s in, and make minor repairs to existing ones.
Backflow questions from Pleasanton property owners
Which water supplier serves Pleasanton?
City of Pleasanton Water supplies water in Pleasanton (ZIP 94566, 94588) and runs its backflow program.
Who tests backflow devices for City of Pleasanton customers in Pleasanton?
Devices must be field tested at least once a year by a certified tester approved to work in Pleasanton, hired by the property owner.
When is the backflow test due in Pleasanton?
Customers get a notice 45 days before the annual test is due.
Does City of Pleasanton charge its own fee in Pleasanton?
Yes. The City charges a $60 annual administrative fee per device, collected with the test report. That fee is separate from our $199 test price.