Backflow Prevention Information

City of Emmett Public Works Office

Phone: 208-365-9569 Ext 7

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:

Backflow reports are to be submitted by email from a licensed backflow tester within fifteen (15) days of a passed backflow test or within two (2) days of a failed backflow test.

To be added as a backflow tester, submit license, calibrations and company information by email.

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*

Change to residential backflow testing starting in 2022

*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.