Backflow Prevention Information
Backflow Mission Statement
The city of Emmett, through utilization of best industry standards, inspection, education, and enforcement is committed to preserving the health and well-being of the citizens of Emmett by protecting the City’s drinking water from all possible threats of contamination.
Property Owners:
All owners connected to the municipal water system for irrigation purposes are required to have an annual backflow test by June 1st of every year.
The change to residential backflow testing starting in 2022 letter can be found below which describes the change.
List of backflow testers can be found below.*
Backflow Testers:
Register Now: City of Emmett Launches SwiftComply for Backflow Reporting
Dated April 16, 2026
Emmett Backflow Testers:
The City of Emmett is pleased to announce a new program SwiftComply which allows you to submit backflow test reports online.
Participation will be Required.
To register, navigate to: https://www.sc-tester.com/form/RW1tZXR0LCBJRA==
From this enrollment page you may:
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Request an Admin account
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Request individual Tester accounts
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Submit your Testing Certification and Test Kit Information (Please note these are required to sign up)
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View Frequently Asked Questions
Our goals with implementing this software include improved compliance, an increase in on-time backflow tests, and reduced administrative burden.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact:City of Emmett Public Works📩 Email | ☎️ Phone Number X 7
Title Companies:
To verify if there is annual backflow requirement before sale of property:
1. Please submit request to backflow@cityofemmett.org, property will be researched and you will get a response in writing by email.
2. Make sure to include property address and projected closing date.
3. Turn around on verifications is a minimum of three (3) business day. Please plan accordingly.
*Backflow tester list is provided as a convenience to our customers, and it may not include all available Backflow Assembly Testers. We do not recommend or guaranty any Testers. It is your responsibility to verify proper and current certification and other licensing requirements before hiring anyone to perform work on your premises.