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Council seeks report after utilities explain backflow-prevention testing notices
Summary
Utilities staff said annual testing of backflow-prevention assemblies is required; council directed utilities to return with a report on the scope of affected customers and the number of certified testers and outreach options.
Laredo utilities staff told the City Council on March 17 that annual testing of backflow-prevention assemblies is required by the city ordinance and state rules for any irrigation or other systems tied to the public water supply. After council members described residents’ confusion and cost concerns, the council directed utilities staff to return with a report on how many households may be affected, how many certified testers are available locally, and options to reduce burden or improve public communication.
Director of Utilities (introduced in the meeting as Buzz Fishcare) explained that anyone with an…
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