Missouri requires annual backflow testing under 10 CSR 60-11.010 — Non-compliance can result in water disconnection
Certified backflow prevention assembly tester inspecting an RPZ valve in St. Louis
10 CSR 60-11.010 • Missouri Backflow Regulation

Backflow testing for St. Louis properties — stay compliant, avoid water shutoff

Missouri requires annual testing of every backflow prevention assembly. We test, file results with your water provider, and hand you a compliance certificate. That's it.

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Do you need backflow testing?

5 questions. 60 seconds. Find out your compliance status.

The Process

How it works

1

Check Your Status

Take our 60-second compliance quiz to find out if your property is due for testing.

2

Get Your Quote

We'll call you within 2 hours with a no-obligation quote for your specific property.

3

Stay Compliant

We test, file your results with Missouri American Water, and remind you when your next test is due.

10+
Water districts served
90+
STL municipalities
15-30
Minutes per test
$75
Residential starting at
Backflow tester connecting differential pressure gauge to RPZ valve assembly test ports at a St. Louis commercial property
What We Do

We test your backflow devices, file the results, and keep you compliant

A certified tester comes to your property, runs the required differential pressure test on every RPZ, DCVA, and PVB assembly, then files results directly with your water provider. You get a compliance certificate. The whole visit takes 15-30 minutes per device.

  • We file with Missouri American Water, City Water Division, or whichever district you're in
  • If a device fails, most repairs can be done on-site the same visit
  • We track your anniversary date and remind you before the next test is due
  • Same-day appointments available throughout the metro
Why This Matters

Backflow testing is state-mandated in Missouri. Not optional.

Missouri regulation 10 CSR 60-11.010 requires annual testing of all backflow prevention assemblies. If your water provider hasn't received results within 60 days of your anniversary date, they notify MoDNR. After that, your water service gets disconnected.

St. Louis makes this more complicated than most cities. Missouri American Water covers the County. The City has its own Water Division. Each has different forms, deadlines, and submission procedures. We handle all of it.

Close-up of a brass RPZ reduced pressure zone backflow preventer with test cocks and manufacturer tag plate

Who needs testing in St. Louis?

Commercial properties with fire sprinklers, restaurants, medical offices, multi-family buildings, properties with irrigation systems, any building with a backflow prevention assembly installed.

The June 1 irrigation deadline

O'Fallon, Wentzville, and other municipalities require irrigation backflow tests by June 1. Late fees of $30-$100 begin after that. By July 1, water gets disconnected. Don't wait until May.

Multiple water providers

Missouri American Water serves most of the County. The City has its own Water Division. St. Charles, Jefferson County, and others each have their own programs. Different forms, different portals.

County licensing quirk

Missouri requires ABPA or ASSE certification for testing. But St. Louis County additionally requires a County plumbing license. This double-credentialing catches many testers. Ours have both.

What happens if you don't comply

Failure to test annuallyWater service disconnection
City of St. Louis non-complianceUp to $1,000/day
Late irrigation test (after June 1)$30-$100 late fee
No report by July 1 (select municipalities)Water disconnected + reconnection fees
Falsifying test resultsRemoved from MoDNR authorized list
Pricing

Backflow testing costs in St. Louis

Pricing depends on the device type, how many you have, and where they're located on your property. Residential tests start at $75. Commercial properties with multiple devices get volume pricing.

If a device fails, we can usually repair it on-site the same day. Repairs run $150-$500 depending on what's wrong — most commonly it's worn seals or debris in the check valves.

Residential backflow test $75 - $150
Commercial (per device) $100 - $250
Fire sprinkler backflow $150 - $300
On-site repair (if test fails) $150 - $500+
Multi-device annual program Custom quote
Volume discounts for properties with multiple devices. Call for a no-obligation quote.
Reviews

What property managers say

Tested all 8 backflow devices at our office complex in Chesterfield. Results filed with Missouri American Water the same day. Will use again next year.
M. Torres
Facility Manager
We were overdue and panicking about a compliance notice. They got us tested within 3 days and handled all the paperwork with the City Water Division.
K. Reeves
Property Manager
Best price we found for our 12-unit apartment building. Professional, on time, and they set us up with a reminder for next year.
D. Nguyen
Building Owner
About Us

Locally owned. Compliance-focused.

We're a St. Louis-based backflow testing company that does one thing: keep commercial and residential properties compliant with Missouri regulation 10 CSR 60-11.010. Every technician on our team is ABPA/ASSE certified and files test results directly with your water provider.

Have questions? Call us at (314) 555-0199 — we answer the phone.

Coverage

Serving the entire St. Louis metro — all water districts

We file results with every water provider in the area. Each has its own forms and submission procedures. We know them all.

St. Louis City & County

  • St. Louis City
  • Clayton
  • Kirkwood
  • Webster Groves
  • Creve Coeur
  • Chesterfield
  • Florissant
  • Ballwin

West & South

  • Eureka
  • Fenton
  • Mehlville
  • Affton
  • Arnold
  • Jefferson County
  • Wildwood

North & West County

  • O'Fallon, MO
  • St. Charles
  • Wentzville
  • St. Peters
  • Belleville, IL
  • Collinsville, IL
  • Edwardsville, IL
Questions

Backflow testing FAQ

Missouri regulation 10 CSR 60-11.010 requires all backflow prevention assemblies to be tested annually. Testing must be completed within 30 days of the anniversary date established by your water supplier. Both Missouri American Water and the City of St. Louis Water Division enforce this requirement.
If Missouri American Water hasn't received your test report within 60 days after your anniversary date, they notify you, the local agency, and MoDNR. Continued non-compliance leads to water service disconnection. The City of St. Louis can also impose fines up to $1,000 per day.
Residential backflow testing in St. Louis runs $75-$150 per device. Commercial testing is $100-$250 per device depending on type and accessibility. Fire sprinkler backflow testing runs $150-$300. Volume discounts available for properties with multiple devices.
Only testers certified through ABPA or ASSE (Series 5110) with a minimum 40-hour training course. In St. Louis County, testers also need a County plumbing license. All testers must be listed on the MoDNR website with current certifications. Our testers carry both state and County credentials.
If your device fails, it must be repaired or replaced within 30 days, then retested with results resubmitted to your water provider. Most repairs can be completed on-site the same visit. Common failure causes: worn seals, debris in the check valves, and spring fatigue.
Yes. We file all test results directly with Missouri American Water, the City of St. Louis Water Division, or whichever provider serves your property. Per state regulation, results must be submitted within 30 days (City of St. Louis requires 10 days). You get a compliance certificate for your records.
Many St. Louis area municipalities — including O'Fallon and Wentzville — require irrigation backflow test reports by June 1. Late fees of $30-$100 kick in after that date. By July 1, municipalities may disconnect water service if reports still haven't been received.
Someone needs to provide access to the backflow device. If it's accessible from outside the building (many irrigation backflow devices are), we can test without anyone home. Just let us know when scheduling.

Your water service depends on this test

Missouri regulation 10 CSR 60-11.010 requires annual testing. Schedule now and get your compliance certificate before the deadline.

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