| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | About $50 to $200 per device; MPW program is $50 a year |
| Time | Annual testing required; retest after any repairs |
| Who's qualified | A state certified backflow prevention tester with an up-to-date certification card |
Mount Pleasant, SC: what's different here
Mount Pleasant sits in Charleston County, just about 9 miles and roughly 15 minutes by car from Charleston via US-17. The Charleston area's low-lying coastal setting and frequent flooding risk make backflow protection relevant for protecting potable water systems. Mount Pleasant Waterworks runs its own annual backflow testing program for local customers. That makes staying on schedule with your water meter backflow test especially important here.
Who can perform a water meter backflow test in Mount Pleasant?
South Carolina requires all backflow testing to be done by a state certified backflow prevention tester. That means someone holding an up-to-date backflow prevention assembly tester certification card issued by the Department. Certification expires every 3 years, so ask to see the current card.
What happens if I skip the annual backflow test?
Mount Pleasant Waterworks says water service will be disconnected and a $65 fee added to the bill if required testing is not completed. South Carolina requires each backflow assembly to be tested at least once annually. Testing and any required repairs are at the customer's expense.
Does Mount Pleasant Waterworks handle backflow testing?
Mount Pleasant Waterworks offers an annual backflow testing program and charges a $50 annual fee for it. The utility states that all testing and repairs, if required, are at the customer's expense. You can also hire an independent certified tester instead.
When is a retest required after repairs?
If repairs are made to a backflow assembly, it must be retested by a certified tester. South Carolina also requires a test after installation and before the customer uses the assembly. Ask the pro for proof of licence and insurance before scheduling.
What to do next
- Confirm whether your device is enrolled in the Mount Pleasant Waterworks annual program or needs an independent test.
- Ask the tester to show their up-to-date state certification card, which expires every 3 years.
- Get the per-device price in writing, since a test typically runs $50 to $200 per device.
- Schedule the test before the annual deadline to avoid the $65 fee and possible shutoff.
- Call (843) 286-4721 or email [email protected] for a free quote from a licensed, insured local backflow tester.
CHS Backflow is a free referral service: an independent contractor does the work and may pay us a referral fee. You never pay us anything.
