[Backflow Form]

This information is for all water customers who currently have a lawn irrigation system or are considering installing an irrigation system.

1. A backflow device is required for all lawn irrigation systems.  The type of backflow is an "RP" or reduced pressure zone.  the device is required to be tested annually by a certified backflow tester.

2. Booster pumps connected to plumbing for use with irrigation systems can reduce the pressure in the water mains causing backsiphonage conditions.  Booster pumps are prohibited in one, two, or three family dwellings unless they draw from a surge tank filled through an air gap. 

The Division of Water maintains a list of backflows to be tested as required by the Ohio EPA.  If you have any questions regarding irrigation systems please contact the Division of Water at (937) 644-9858, M-F 7am-3:30pm.  Backflow regulations, as they pertain to water users and water purveyors, are found in the Ohio Administrative Code Section 3745-95.  Our backflow program follows these rules without modification.