Backflow Testing in Albuquerque: Rules, Costs, Testers

Backflow testing in Albuquerque

In the Albuquerque area, each water utility runs its own backflow program: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority and City of Rio Rancho Utilities each set who must test, when the report is due and how it is filed. 77 listed testing companies work within 30 miles of Albuquerque.

Each fact links the page it came from. Utility and state pages were read October 6 and 7, 2026.

Who has to test in Albuquerque

The rule depends on the utility that sends your water bill. Each line below is from that utility's own page.

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority: Customers using hazardous materials must install backflow devices at the service connection, and all non-residential irrigation systems need a PVB, SVB or RP approved by the Water Authority.
City of Rio Rancho Utilities: Backflow assemblies are tested each year to make sure they work, and repaired if damaged.

Sources: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority; City of Rio Rancho Utilities

How each utility takes the test report

Most utilities here take the report online through a vendor portal; the tester files it. Open a utility for its own deadline, filing steps and fees.

Utility	Report filed through	Approved tester list	Published fee
Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority	See the utility page	Yes, loaded here	Yes
City of Rio Rancho Utilities	Not stated	Yes, loaded here	Yes

What testing costs in Albuquerque

These are amounts the utility or a company published on its own page, shown as published, never averaged.

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority: All customers are assessed an annual administrative fee plus gross receipts tax for each backflow assembly; the amount is set in the Water and Sewer Rate Ordinance.
City of Rio Rancho Utilities: Each assembly type (containment, service line, irrigation or fire line) carries a $100 registration fee under City Ordinance Chapter 54.

Sources: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority; City of Rio Rancho Utilities

If the test is missed

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority: If a passing report is not in by the due date, a late report fee may be assessed beginning 30 days after the due date.

Source: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority

New Mexico rules behind the local programs

State rules set the minimum; the utilities above add their own deadlines and tester registration.

Where a backflow device is required on such lines, a certified journeyman employed by a licensed contractor permits and installs it (14.6.6 NMAC, MM-1).

Source: New Mexico rule

Common questions

Who requires backflow testing in Albuquerque?

Your water utility. Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority and City of Rio Rancho Utilities each run a program; check the notice your utility sends for your due date.

Backflow testing companies near Albuquerque

What the badges mean

✓ NM Utility-Approved Tester Verified On the city list: The company is on a water utility's own approved list (the second badge names the list). That is the utility's approval, not a state license, and it counts for that utility.
3 certified testers: How many certified testers the roster lists at this business.
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Wolff Heating Cooling & Plumbing

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✓ NM Utility-Approved Tester Verified ★ 4.9 (139 reviews) 2 certified testersOn ABCWUA listOn City of Rio Rancho list Backflow Testing

2420 Comanche Rd NE C3, Albuquerque, NM 87107 · under 1 mile from Albuquerque

Call (505) 269-1429 Details Website