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City of Brighton Utilities Department Cross Connection & Backflow Prevention Program Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations require the installation and maintenance of an approved backflow prevention assembly at the water service connection whenever a potential hazard is determined to exist in the customer’s system. Backflow Testing Companies play a key role in the success of the City of Brighton’s Backflow Program. The City of Brighton supplies potable water to over 36,000 residents. This represents about 10,000 Utility accounts, including 1,000 Commercial, Industrial, Multi-family, Irrigation and Fire Only Customers. The City provides services to all the areas within the City limits, and Henderson. Visit the GIS & Mapping tab for an updated map of the City’s boundaries. Per Municipal Code - Sec. 15-36-75. The City of Brighton shall have on file a list of private contractors who are certified by the State of Colorado to test backflow prevention devices and who are licensed contractors in the City of Brighton. If you have any questions about the Contractor’s License application process, please contact the One Stop-Customer Service Office at City Hall. • Tester Certifications are to be provided every 3 years to stay active as a tester. • Gauge Calibration Certifications are to be provided yearly previous to expiration. • Fire Registrations with the State of Colorado are to be provided the first of every year for those who wish to test fire devices. • Contractor’s License with the City of Brighton must be provided and renewed as required. A list of certified testers is offered to our customers to assure them a selection of competent testers. If you are interested in listing your Company, please complete and sign applicable forms. We appreciate your cooperation in complying with the City of Brighton Utilities Department requirements. The accuracy of our records depends upon you and the information you forward to us. Backflow Testing Companies are legally required to turn in passing test reports to the City of Brighton Utilities Department within 10 business days. Failed test notifications are to be given verbally to Utilities Department within 24hrs, and a written notification within 3 days. Test reports may be emailed, faxed, or mailed to: City of Brighton Utilities Department Backflow Program 500 S. 4th Ave Brighton, CO 80601 Ph: [PHONE REDACTED] Fax: [PHONE REDACTED] Email: [EMAIL REDACTED]