§ 50.30 BACKFLOW PREVENTER TESTING PROGRAM.

   (A)   (1)   Any backflow prevention device that may be required by the city or the state to be installed on property for the protection of the water supply shall be tested at the time of installation and anytime the device is moved or relocated, immediately after relocation or moving.

      (2)   The property owner or certified tester must submit the results of such testing to the City of Forest Grove Public Works Department within ten days of the date of installation or relocation.

   (B)   The property owner must order and cause a test to be performed of each backflow prevention device annually, or within 30 days after the anniversary date of the initial testing. The city may require more frequent testing in order to assure that the device is properly functioning in those installations which present a serious health hazard as determined by the city.

   (C)   If the City of Forest Grove Public Works Department has not received the results of the test within 30 days of the anniversary date for annual testing or within ten days of the date of the device installation, or the date of city's discovery that the device was installed without testing as applicable, the city may order the test and add the cost of the test onto the property owner's water bill.

   (D)   (1)   If the results of the test ordered by the city or the property owner indicate that repairs are necessary, the repairs must be made and a new test made and results of the test forwarded to the City of Forest Grove Public Works Department within ten days of the date of the first test.

      (2)   If the City of Forest Grove Public Works Department has not received evidence of the repairs and the results of the second test within ten days of the first test, the city may have the repairs made and second test made and add the cost to the property owner's water bill. This section applies to all tests and repairs until the tests show the backflow preventer device is functioning properly.

   (E)   The city, in accordance with §§ 50.26 and 50.28(B)(1), may discontinue the water service of any person who refused or fails to pay for testing or repair, and have the charges added to the customer's water bill.

   (F)   All tests required to be performed under this section must be performed by a tester certified by the state. All test reports must be submitted in the form outlined by the City of Forest Grove Public Works Department.

(Prior Code, § 4.125) (Ord. 2022-04, passed 9-12-2022)