The consumer has the responsibility of preventing pollutants and contaminants from entering his/her potable water system(s) or the public potable water system. The consumer's responsibility starts at the point of delivery from the public potable water system and includes all of his/her water systems. The consumer, at his/her own expense, shall install, operate, test and maintain approved backflow prevention assemblies as directed by the authority having jurisdiction. 

The consumer shall maintain accurate records of tests and repairs made to backflow prevention assemblies and provide the administrative authority having jurisdiction with copies of such records. The records shall be on forms approved by the administrative authority having jurisdiction and shall include the list of materials or replacement parts used. Following any repair, overhaul, re-piping or relocation of an assembly the consumer shall have it tested to insure that it is in good operating condition and will prevent backflow. Tests, maintenance and repairs of backflow prevention assemblies shall be made by a certified backflow prevention assembly tester.

Information from USC - University of Southern California - Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research.

Backflow Testing with Grace is an independent Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester. Records of backflow devices tested are sent to appropriate water authority as part of the States cross-connection control program. Customers will receive by mail annual notification when backflow testing is required.

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