| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | Varies by tester - ask for a quote |
| Time | Report due within 30 days after testing notice |
| Who's qualified | SCDHEC-certified backflow prevention tester with current certification card |
Mount Pleasant, SC: what's different here
Mount Pleasant sits just across the Cooper River from Charleston, about 9 miles and roughly 15 minutes away via US-17. The town is served by Mount Pleasant Waterworks, which sets its own backflow test report filing rules. Its policy requires annual testing by a SCDHEC certified tester and return of the report within 30 days of the testing notice.
Who submits backflow test report filing in Mount Pleasant?
South Carolina requires the written report of inspection and testing results to be submitted by the certified tester who performed the work. Mount Pleasant Waterworks specifies the assembly must be tested annually by a SCDHEC certified backflow prevention tester. The tester then completes and returns the report to the utility.
What form does Mount Pleasant Waterworks require?
Many jurisdictions require their own unique backflow test report forms, so the exact paperwork depends on the local water utility. Check with Mount Pleasant Waterworks for its required form. The report must be completed and returned within 30 days after installation or testing notice.
How often is backflow testing required in Mount Pleasant?
South Carolina rules require each backflow assembly to be tested after installation and before use, and at least once annually unless an exception applies. Mount Pleasant Waterworks operating policy also requires annual testing. Test gauges must be certified or calibrated annually as well.
How do I verify a tester's certification?
A certified tester holds an up-to-date backflow prevention assembly tester certification card issued by the Department. Certification renews every 3 years, and recertification includes a $150 processing fee and a 70% passing written exam score. Ask the pro for proof of a current card before scheduling.
What to do next
- Confirm your water utility is Mount Pleasant Waterworks and ask for its required backflow test report form.
- Verify the tester's SCDHEC backflow prevention assembly tester certification card is current before the annual test.
- Ask in your quote that the tester files the written report with the utility within the 30-day window.
- Schedule the annual test so the report deadline never lapses between testing notice and filing.
- Call (843) 286-4721 or email [email protected] for a free quote from a licensed, insured local backflow tester.
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