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Staff presents no-cost backflow tracking system used by other cities for council consideration
Summary
Staff described a commercial backflow and cross-connection management platform that would host device test data, verify tester credentials and allow data downloads to the city; vendor fees are charged to device owners, not the city.
City staff described a commercial backflow and cross-connection management system used by several Texas cities and proposed evaluating it for Lampasas’ cross-connection program.
The presenter said the system maintains an inventory of backflow-prevention devices, permits testers to upload annual test reports, verifies testers’ licenses and calibration status, and can accept customer service inspection reports completed at final building inspection before water service is granted. The presenter said the vendor provides the software at no cost to the city and charges device owners a fee when testers upload test results.
During the discussion staff said the system can provide a monthly export of the city’s data so the city retains its inventory and records. Council members asked about the expected number of devices; staff said they are still working to determine an accurate count but estimated “probably in the hundreds.”
No formal council action was recorded. Staff said they will continue to gather device counts and follow up on system integration details.
