Backflow Assembly Testing – 2020 All those Residents that have a landscape irrigation system installed on their property are subject to a WA State Department of Health mandate to have the Backflow Assembly within the system tested annually by a state certified Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT). The purpose of this required test is to ensure that contaminants (pesticides/fertilizers/run-off) do not enter (backflow) into your personal and/or the public potable water supply systems.
In the past, the PRR HOA ACC has coordinated with a certified BAT to facilitate a very favorable cost for residents to have this testing service provided. For 2020, the ACC has once again contacted “The BAT Lady” (Jennifer Mercado) to provide this service to those residents that choose to have her do so during May 7th, 8th, and 9th (based on the number of residents that opt-in). Jennifer’s greatly reduced fee, will again this year be identified at $30 per Lot owner. If you choose to leverage this opportunity for Jennifer’s service, the following information and procedure applies for this year:
- To get on the PRR HOA list, you will need to contact Jennifer directly at (253) 514-9935.
- Ensure you identify yourself as a PRR resident and provide her your name and address.
- You will need to pay her directly at the time of service. Please arrange for such payment.
- She will provide you a receipt and a copy of the test results for your Backflow Assembly. Keep these documents on-file.
- As a WA State requirement, Jennifer will also deliver a copy of your test results to WA Water Services as satisfaction of your testing obligation.
- If your Backflow Assembly test results reveal that either of the two check-valves within the assembly fall below minimum pressure values for closure, then the assembly will fail minimum test standards and require additional maintenance and/or removal/replacement. This, of course, will incur additional service charges that are beyond those identified within the scope of standard testing procedure.