State backflow resource
New York backflow certification requirements
New York requires individuals who test backflow prevention assemblies for public water supply protection to hold valid certification under the State Sanitary Code. The Department of Health provides tester certification procedures and a certified tester directory.
Certification authority
New York State Department of Health
Backflow certification can involve state drinking-water rules, plumbing or building-code rules, health department oversight, and local water supplier acceptance. Confirm the exact path with the official sources below before paying for training or registering for an exam.
What to verify
- Review DOH certification instructions and current program-change notices before applying.
- Use the official certified tester list and local health department contacts to confirm recognition.
- Recertification matters: a lapsed certification means the person is no longer certified to test assemblies.
Study recommendations
- Study New York's cross-connection control program language and tester responsibilities.
- Practice the difference between a device being installed and a certified tester documenting that it passes.
- Know when to contact the county health department or DOH district office.
Important local-program note
A person may complete a training course and still need approval, listing, reporting access, or recognition from a local water supplier or authority. Treat this page as a starting point, then verify the current rule, accepted credentials, forms, and renewal process with the official agency.