What if my backflow prevention assembly fails the test?

If an assembly fails, it must be repaired or replaced. Replacement of an assembly requires a plumbing permit from the Village’s Community Development Department which can be contacted at 847-459-2620, and can only be done by a licensed Illinois plumber or plumbing contractor (Section 16.2.010 of the Village Code).

An application for a building/plumbing permit and a plumber letter of intent can be found at the following web addresses:

     https://www.wheelingil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/131/Application-for-Building-Permit-PDF

     https://www.wheelingil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/150/Plumber-Letter-of-Intent-PDF

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1. What is backflow?
2. How does backflow occur?
3. What is a cross-connection?
4. What is a backflow prevention assembly?
5. How often must a backflow prevention assembly be tested to be considered safe?
6. Who can test backflow preventers?
7. Why have I received a letter from BSI, Inc., rather than the Village, reminding me that my backflow assembly must be inspected?
8. How do I change the contact information for a backflow prevention assembly on my property?
9. Who is responsible for sending in the completed “Backflow Prevention Assembly Test Report” forms?
10. What if my backflow prevention assembly fails the test?
11. What happens if I don’t have my assembly tested?
12. Under normal circumstances, am I allowed to remove an existing backflow prevention assembly?
13. I have several backflow prevention assemblies with different test dates. How can I get them tested at the same time?
14. I received a cross connection survey on my water usage at my business or home. What is this about?
15. Who pays for the testing?
16. Who should I call if I have additional questions?
17. What regulations authorize and govern the Village of Wheeling Backflow Prevention Program?