Fort Wayne City Utilities: backflow testing rules

Who must test

• Backflow prevention devices of all types must be tested annually under 327 IAC 8-10 and are past due the calendar day after the test due date. Source.
• Lawn irrigation systems are treated as high hazards and must have an approved backflow prevention device installed and tested annually. Source.

Notices and deadlines

• Owners receive a reminder notice from Aqua Backflow before the device is due, showing the due date and the last company on record. Source.

How the report is filed

• Test results are submitted online at TrackMyBackflow.com (Aqua Backflow) by the State Certified Backflow Tester; a customer may not submit on the tester's behalf. Source.

Tester registration

• Testing must be performed by a State Certified Backflow Tester. Source.

Fees

• Each test entry on TrackMyBackflow.com costs $9.95, payable directly to Aqua Backflow. Source.

Approved testers

• City Utilities publishes a Backflow Tester Business Listing as a convenience, without endorsement. not downloaded). Source.

If a test is missed

• Enforcement runs through a Reminder Notice, Test Past Due Notice, Final Disconnect Notice and Recorded Phone Call Alert before water service is terminated. Source.
• City Utilities may terminate water service for non-compliance after multiple notices; to restore, the tester calls Customer Support at 260-427-1234 to schedule a turn-on for testing. Source.

Read October 6, 2026. Program page: utilities.cityoffortwayne.org.

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