# Richie Backflow Testing > TCEQ-licensed backflow prevention assembly testing and certification for residential and commercial properties across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. We test the assembly, certify it on TCEQ-approved equipment, and file the report with your city or water provider. ## Key facts - Phone: 469-258-7720 - Email: brandon.backflow@gmail.com - Website: https://www.dallasbackflowtesting.com - Service area: Dallas, Plano, Highland Park, University Park, Garland, Richardson, Frisco, McKinney, Irving, Arlington, Las Colinas, Farmers Branch, Lewisville, plus Fort Worth and surrounding DFW cities - Credentials: TCEQ-licensed Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) - Scheduling: next-day standard; same-day available in many cases - We file the certified test report directly with the customer's water provider and email a copy. ## Services - Annual backflow testing & certification (residential and commercial) - Double check assemblies (DC, DCDA) - Reduced-pressure principle assemblies (RP, RPZ, RPP, RPPD) - Pressure vacuum breakers (PVB, SVB, AVB) - Testing of newly installed assemblies; re-test after repair ## What to know about backflow testing in Texas - TCEQ requires backflow prevention assemblies to be tested on installation and at least once a year (no more than 12 months from the last test). - Only a TCEQ-licensed tester (BPAT) may legally test backflow assemblies in Texas. - Test results must be submitted to the local water provider; non-compliance can lead to fines, penalties, or water service termination. - Properties most commonly needing testing: those with irrigation/sprinkler systems, commercial buildings, fire lines, and pools. ## City pages - [Dallas backflow testing](https://www.dallasbackflowtesting.com/dallas.html) - [Plano backflow testing](https://www.dallasbackflowtesting.com/plano.html) - [Highland Park backflow testing](https://www.dallasbackflowtesting.com/highland-park.html) - [University Park backflow testing](https://www.dallasbackflowtesting.com/university-park.html) - [Garland backflow testing](https://www.dallasbackflowtesting.com/garland.html) - [Richardson backflow testing](https://www.dallasbackflowtesting.com/richardson.html) - [Frisco backflow testing](https://www.dallasbackflowtesting.com/frisco.html) - [McKinney backflow testing](https://www.dallasbackflowtesting.com/mckinney.html) - [Irving backflow testing](https://www.dallasbackflowtesting.com/irving.html) - [Arlington backflow testing](https://www.dallasbackflowtesting.com/arlington.html) - [Las Colinas backflow testing](https://www.dallasbackflowtesting.com/las-colinas.html) - [Farmers Branch backflow testing](https://www.dallasbackflowtesting.com/farmers-branch.html) - [Lewisville backflow testing](https://www.dallasbackflowtesting.com/lewisville.html)