Testing applies when the City requires an approved backflow prevention assembly to protect the public water system. The requirement is based on the cross-connection risk, not simply the property label.
Properties commonly affected
- Commercial and industrial facilities
- Multifamily properties and common-area systems
- Dedicated landscape-irrigation services
- Fire-protection water services
- Sites with equipment, chemicals, auxiliary water, or other potential hazards
How to confirm your property
Look for a City testing notice, prior test report, assembly tag, or a device near the water service or irrigation connection. If the property use or plumbing has changed, the required protection can also change.
Not every property uses the same device. Buckeye determines the required assembly type according to the degree of hazard and the service configuration.
Official sources
- City of Buckeye Environmental Compliance and Backflow Prevention
- Buckeye City Code, Chapter 17, §17-4-3 Backflow Prevention
- Arizona Department of Environmental Quality: Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control
Regulatory information last reviewed October 5, 2026. Requirements and City procedures can change; confirm account-specific instructions directly with the City.