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Backflow testing in Portage, IN

31 backflow testing businesses work within 25 miles of Portage, 2 of them based in town. 24 have testers on Indiana's roster and 7 are on the approved tester list of Valparaiso Utilities.

31 businesses within 25 miles
18 for-hire testers based in Portage

Certified backflow testers near Portage

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✓ IN Certified Backflow Tester Verified
A state roster lists at least one certified tester at this business, with a current certificate. The state sets the exam and renewal.
✓ IN 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.
★ 4.8 (25 reviews)
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Vega's Landscaping

90/100
✓ IN Certified Backflow Tester Verified #BF19-6502 ★ 4.7 (56 reviews) 2 certified testers Backflow Testing

79 W U.S. Hwy 6, Valparaiso, IN 46385 · 6 mi from Portage

Call (219) 476-4300 Details Website

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

Mechanical Concepts

80/100
✓ IN Utility-Approved Tester Verified ★ 4.9 (8 reviews) On Valparaiso Utilities list Backflow Testing

750 S County Line Rd, Gary, IN 46403 · 3 mi from Portage

Call (219) 938-1941 Details

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

TLC Plumbing, INc.

100/100
✓ IN Certified Backflow Tester Verified #BF20-6843 ★ 4.2 (112 reviews) 3 certified testers Backflow Testing

235 N Lindberg St, Griffith, IN 46319 · 15 mi from Portage

Call (219) 922-6214 Details Website

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

Salyer Plumbing, Inc.

100/100
✓ IN Certified Backflow Tester Verified #BF99-1538 ★ 4.3 (21 reviews) 3 certified testers Backflow Testing

2209 E 165th St, Hammond, IN 46320 · 16 mi from Portage

Call (219) 931-3894 Details Website

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

Rauer Plumbing Inc

100/100
✓ IN Certified Backflow Tester Verified #BF24-8642 ★ 4.4 (32 reviews) 2 certified testers Backflow Testing

9515 Indianapolis Blvd #6d, Highland, IN 46322 · 17 mi from Portage

Call (219) 924-8600 Details Website

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

Rainmaker Irrigation

100/100
✓ IN Certified Backflow Tester Verified #BF16-5445 ★ 4.8 (266 reviews) 3 certified testers Backflow Testing

9928 Express Dr, Highland, IN 46322 · 17 mi from Portage

Call (219) 934-0000 Details Website

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

Hines & Son, Inc.

90/100
✓ IN Certified Backflow Tester Verified #BF22-7773 ★ 4.7 (83 reviews) Backflow Testing

1272 Horse Prairie Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46385 · 11 mi from Portage

Call (219) 464-8938 Details Website

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

Valley Fire Protection

90/100
✓ IN Utility-Approved Tester Verified ★ 5 (5 reviews) On Valparaiso Utilities list Backflow Testing

3500 E 83rd Pl suite b, Merrillville, IN 46410 · 12 mi from Portage

Call (219) 472-0083 Details Website

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

Arctic Eng

90/100
✓ IN Certified Backflow Tester Verified #BF25-9165 ★ 5 (3 reviews) Backflow Testing

8410 Minnesota St #5, Merrillville, IN 46410 · 12 mi from Portage

Call (219) 947-4999 Details Website

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

Keough Mechanical

90/100
✓ IN Certified Backflow Tester Verified #BF06-2902 ★ 4.4 (7 reviews) Backflow Testing

2046 E 88th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410 · 13 mi from Portage

Call (219) 769-8471 Details Website

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

The Plumber Inc.

90/100
✓ IN Certified Backflow Tester Verified #BF17-5893 ★ 4.6 (98 reviews) Backflow Testing

1280 N Indiana Ave, Crown Point, IN 46307 · 16 mi from Portage

Call (219) 663-7608 Details Website

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

N.W. Indiana Backflow

90/100
✓ IN Utility-Approved Tester Verified ★ 4 (4 reviews) On Valparaiso Utilities list Backflow Testing

750 Industrial Blvd, Crown Point, IN 46307 · 16 mi from Portage

Call (219) 663-8390 Details Website

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

LGS Plumbing, INC

90/100
✓ IN Certified Backflow Tester Verified #BF01-1903 ★ 4.5 (24 reviews) 3 certified testers Backflow Testing

1110 E Summit St, Crown Point, IN 46307 · 16 mi from Portage

Call (219) 663-2177 Details Website

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

Hess Irrigation, LLC

90/100
✓ IN Certified Backflow Tester Verified #BF21-7176 ★ 4.9 (27 reviews) 2 certified testers Backflow Testing

1608 E Michigan Blvd Ste E, Michigan City, IN 46360 · 16 mi from Portage

Call (219) 380-7517 Details Website

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

Thomas Irrigation

90/100
✓ IN Utility-Approved Tester Verified ★ 4.3 (38 reviews) On Valparaiso Utilities list Backflow Testing

441 Main St, Schererville, IN 46375 · 17 mi from Portage

Call (219) 322-6606 Details Website

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

Area Plumbing

90/100
✓ IN Certified Backflow Tester Verified #BF12-4567 ★ 4.1 (71 reviews) Backflow Testing

7219 White Oak Ave, Hammond, IN 46324 · 17 mi from Portage

Call (219) 845-1411 Details Website

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

Utility Services

90/100
✓ IN Utility-Approved Tester Verified ★ 4.7 (10 reviews) On Valparaiso Utilities list Backflow Testing

10525 U.S. 30, Stoneyard Dr Building 12, Wanatah, IN 46390 · 18 mi from Portage

Call (219) 759-0193 Details Website

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

Gatlin Plumbing

80/100
✓ IN Utility-Approved Tester Verified ★ 4.4 (26 reviews) On Valparaiso Utilities list Backflow Testing

1111 E Main St, Griffith, IN 46319 · 14 mi from Portage

Call (219) 924-6972 Details

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

Danko Irrigation

80/100
✓ IN Utility-Approved Tester Verified On Valparaiso Utilities list Backflow Testing

9845 Express Dr ste b, Highland, IN 46322 · 17 mi from Portage

Call (219) 924-1224 Details

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

V&L Plumbing, Inc.

90/100
✓ IN Certified Backflow Tester Verified #BF06-2897 ★ 4.8 (293 reviews) Backflow Testing

13791 Alexander St, Cedar Lake, IN 46303 · 23 mi from Portage

Call (219) 558-0555 Details Website

Verified Oct 2026 · Unclaimed listing

Independent certified testers based in Portage

Testers Indiana's roster lists without a company. Names, certificate numbers and phones as the state publishes them.

TownTesterCertificatePhone
Portage Nickolas Cetner BF26-9483
Garrett T Gault BF24-8637
Richard Hawkins BF21-7133
Michael, Jr. Nieto BF23-8004
Julian Okon BF26-9791
Zoe Orosz BF26-9812
Nathaniel Vela BF25-8938
Martin Zuniga BF26-9471

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Backflow testing questions in Portage

Who can test a backflow preventer in Portage?

A tester certified by Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Your water utility may also keep its own list of testers allowed to file reports. Check the notice your utility sent.

How many certified backflow testers are based in Portage?

18 testers who test for the public list Portage as their base on Indiana's roster, and 31 testing businesses are within 25 miles.

How often do I need a backflow test?

Most utilities require a test when the assembly is installed and then every year. Your utility's notice gives the due date and how the tester files the report.

Roster: Indiana Department of Environmental Management, read October 6, 2026.

Approved list: City of Fort Wayne backflow tester business listing, Fort Wayne City Utilities.

Approved list: Valparaiso City Utilities backflow testers, Valparaiso City Utilities.

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