Federal Heights bills its own water and sewer from City Hall, but we couldn't confirm a city backflow testing program, so ask the city before assuming a schedule. If a device leaks, failed or needs installing, call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Federal Heights.
What's known about Federal Heights water
Federal Heights is a small, built-out city along Federal Boulevard in western Adams County. A title-industry utility directory lists both water and sewer service at City Hall, 2380 W. 90th Avenue, with the phone number 303-412-3531, which points to a city-run utility. Federal Heights is not on Denver Water's list of distributors, so Denver Water's backflow rules don't apply here.
Our research couldn't reach the city's own website, so we have no confirmed backflow program, testing interval or tester requirement to share. The honest advice is to call the city water office at 303-412-3531 and ask. Ask specifically whether commercial, apartment or irrigation connections need periodic tests, who may test them and where reports go, and write down the answer for next year.
Permit details weren't verified either. Ask City Hall which office handles plumbing permits before a new device goes in.
Device types at a glance
| Device | What it stops | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hose bib vacuum breaker | Siphoning through a hose | Screws onto a spigot |
| Pressure vacuum breaker | Back-siphonage on sprinklers | Must sit above the highest head |
| Double check | Backpressure and back-siphonage, low hazard | Can go below grade in a box |
| Reduced pressure assembly | Both, high hazard | Needs a drain path for the relief valve |
Signs to call
- A device on your irrigation line is leaking or spraying
- The city has asked about protection on your service
- You're adding sprinklers, a pool fill or a business connection
- Frost cracked a device over the winter
- A business or apartment building needs a device tested or replaced
Timing through the year
Federal Heights gets the same hard Front Range freezes as the rest of the north metro. Drain and insulate outdoor devices in fall, and look them over when the sprinklers come back on in spring. If the city does require periodic tests, early summer leaves time for repairs before peak watering.
When you call, tell the plumber what the device protects and where it sits, and mention any letter you've received from the city. If the device is leaking now, close the irrigation shutoff that feeds it. That stops the water loss without cutting off the house.
Backflow Testing questions in Federal Heights
How can I tell which water provider serves my address?
How often does a backflow assembly need to be tested here?
Do my outdoor hose spigots need any backflow protection?
Why is my backflow preventer dumping water from its relief port?
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