Becoming a certified backflow tester in Arkansas
ADH Plumbing and Natural Gas Section issues the Assembly Tester Technician competency licence; applicants attach proof of backflow training from an accredited program and take the State test. No exam fee.
Getting certified in Arkansas
ADH form: re-certification is required every 24 months; more than 36 months lapsed requires full retraining and retesting.
ADH form states the retraining and retesting requirement for a long lapse.
ADH publishes Backflow Training Programs (2025) PDF listing accredited providers such as Arkansas Rural Water Association, SAU Tech and plumber union training centers.
Sources: ADH Assembly Tester Technician competency licence, state exam after approved training; ADH keeps a list of accredited backflow training programs
Common questions
Who certifies backflow testers in Arkansas?
ADH Plumbing and Natural Gas Section issues the Assembly Tester Technician competency licence; applicants attach proof of backflow training from an accredited program and take the State test. No exam fee.