Backflow testing & repair in Salinas, CA
BackflowCare tests backflow prevention assemblies in Salinas (Monterey County) and files the results with California Water Service – Salinas District. Property owners are responsible for their backflow assemblies, which Cal Water requires to be inspected and tested every year by a certified backflow prevention assembly tester. If a device fails, we make minor repairs and file the passing retest with Cal Water Salinas.
- County
- Monterey County
- Water supplier
- California Water Service – Salinas District
- Annual test
- Cal Water Salinas: owner hires a certified tester
- Our price
- $199 per device ($25 off for new customers), or from $180/year on a plan
- ZIP codes
- 93901, 93905, 93906, 93907, 93908
Rules for new and replacement devices in Salinas
- Only approved, testable backflow prevention assemblies may be installed at the water meter.
- Air gaps must also be inspected every year.
- The assembly installed must be the type Cal Water’s local cross-connection specialist specifies.
Source: Cal Water Salinas 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 Salinas property owners
Which water supplier serves Salinas?
California Water Service – Salinas District supplies water in Salinas (ZIP 93901, 93905, 93906, 93907, 93908) and runs its backflow program.
Who tests backflow devices for Cal Water Salinas customers in Salinas?
Property owners are responsible for their backflow assemblies, which Cal Water requires to be inspected and tested every year by a certified backflow prevention assembly tester.