Connecticut requirements
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Waterbury Water Department backflow testing requirements

Waterbury operates the municipal water system and publishes a cross-connection test fee plus a penalty for failing to test or maintain a backflow device or permit a cross-connection inspection.

At a glance

Service area

Waterbury, Watertown, Prospect, and Wolcott

Test frequency

Confirm with utility

Filing route

Confirm directly with utility

What testers should know

Contact the Waterbury Water Department to confirm whether the city will schedule the test, the current fee, and the property-specific inspection or reporting process.

Tester requirements: Confirm the city-administered testing process before hiring an outside tester. Connecticut certification requirements still apply to testable devices.

Important: Utility instructions can change and property-specific requirements may differ. Confirm the accepted form and delivery method before relying on this guide.

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