Backflow testing & repair in Santa Cruz, CA
BackflowCare tests backflow prevention assemblies in Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz County) and files the results with City of Santa Cruz Water Department. Customers are responsible for having their devices tested by a person approved by the Water Department, and pay the cost. If a device fails, we make minor repairs and file the passing retest with Santa Cruz Water.
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Water supplier
- City of Santa Cruz Water Department
- Annual test
- Santa Cruz Water: owner hires a certified tester
- Our price
- $199 per device ($25 off for new customers), or from $180/year on a plan
- ZIP codes
- 95060, 95062, 95064, 95065
What Santa Cruz Water requires in Santa Cruz
- Devices must be tested at least once a year, or more often if the state interval requires.
- The Department notifies customers when an inspection and test are required, and test records are reported to it when completed.
- The Department publishes a list of certified backflow testers on its Engineering page.
Source: Santa Cruz Water backflow program (official page), checked October 17, 2026.
Backflow questions from Santa Cruz property owners
Which water supplier serves Santa Cruz?
City of Santa Cruz Water Department supplies water in Santa Cruz (ZIP 95060, 95062, 95064, 95065) and runs its backflow program.
Who tests backflow devices for Santa Cruz Water customers in Santa Cruz?
Customers are responsible for having their devices tested by a person approved by the Water Department, and pay the cost.
When is the backflow test due in Santa Cruz?
The Department notifies customers when an inspection and test are required, and test records are reported to it when completed.