Anaheim & Orange County, CA Certified Backflow Testing & Grease Trap (FOG) Directory (2026 Rules & Prices)

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Anaheim & Orange County Consumer & Compliance Alert (Verified 2026-10-27)

ANAHEIM 2026 SWIFTCOMPLY & SHUTOFF TIMELINE: The City of Anaheim only accepts backflow test results uploaded through SwiftComply (with a photo of the assembly under test) by a tester on the City's approved list. If your results aren't uploaded after the 45-day, 30-day, and 14-day notices, APU posts a 48-hour water termination notice — so book your annual test as soon as your first notice arrives, and still send a copy to the OC Health Care Agency.

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Anaheim Public Utilities (APU) — Water Services, Cross Connection Control Program Rules

Official Program	Cross Connection Control Program (Annual Backflow Prevention Device Testing) ↗
Filing Portal & Fee	City of Anaheim SwiftComply Backflow Portal No per-test portal fee is published by the City of Anaheim — confirm with your tester (SwiftComply support: help@swiftcomply.com / (619) 304-6022)
Tester Registry	View Official Municipal Tester List ↗
Annual Deadline Rule	Every backflow prevention assembly in the Anaheim Public Utilities water service area must be tested at least annually (and after installation, repair, replacement, or relocation) by a certified tester holding a valid City of Anaheim business license and appearing on the City's approved list. Test results plus a photo of the assembly during the test must be uploaded through the City's SwiftComply portal — mail and email reports are no longer accepted — and copies still go to the Orange County Health Care Agency (ocbackflowtests@ochca.com). Assemblies that fail must be repaired or replaced within 30 days of the City's failure notification.
Non-Compliance Penalty	Per the APU Cross Connection Control Management Plan: a 1st notice (45 days), 2nd notice (30 days), and final notice (14 days) are emailed; if results are still not uploaded, a water termination notice is posted at the property and water service is terminated after 48 hours. No dollar fine schedule is published by the City.
Utility Contact	(714) 765-4173 or (714) 765-5203 (APU Cross Connection Control, Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–4 p.m.) / (714) 765-3300 (Anaheim Public Utilities) • 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805

RESTAURANT & COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FOG

City of Anaheim Department of Public Works — FOG Source Control Program (regional trunk sewers: Orange County Sanitation District / OC San) Rules

Official Program	Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) Source Control Program (Anaheim Municipal Code §10.08.100) & OC San FOG Ordinance OCSD-25 ↗
Mandatory Pumping Schedule	Anaheim Municipal Code §10.08.100 requires grease interceptors to be kept in efficient operating condition by periodic removal of their full contents (wastewater, FOG, floating materials, sludge, and solids) at the frequency set in the City's FOG Source Control Rules and Regulations. Under OC San Ordinance OCSD-25 (regional standard), interceptors must be fully pumped before combined FOG and solids exceed 25% of the total design hydraulic depth, at least every 6 months, and quarterly until a 25%-based frequency is established. Anaheim's hydro-mechanical (HGI) variance condition requires full pump-out before 25% or, at maximum, monthly.
Manifest & Hauler Rule	Use permitted grease haulers only; full pump-out is required (surface skimming is not allowed). Keep hauler manifests, receipts, and grease interceptor maintenance logs on-site, and implement Kitchen BMPs (plate scraping, waste cooking oil collection, employee training, posted BMP signage). Anaheim requires FOG-related records to be kept for at least two years and produced on request.
Violation Fines	Violations are enforced under Anaheim Municipal Code §10.08.140 (and Chapter 10.09 for sewer overflows); existing FSEs that cause FOG hot spots or SSOs can be ordered to install a grease interceptor within 180 days. OC San enforcement may include noncompliance fees, permit suspension, and permit revocation. No specific dollar fine schedule is published on the program pages.
Environmental Desk	City of Anaheim FOG Source Control Manager: klinker@anaheim.net (200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805) / OC San FOG Program: (714) 593-7505 or (714) 962-2411
Governing Code	California Code of Regulations & State Water Board Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH), Anaheim Municipal Code, and the APU Cross Connection Control Management Plan (CCCMP)

Verified Certified Testers & Permitted FOG Haulers in Anaheim & Orange County

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Backflow Test Pros

Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs✓ Direct Portal Filing (City of Anaheim SwiftComply Backflow Portal)

Southern California backflow testing, repair, and installation company with an Orange County office in Irvine, published flat residential pricing, same-day water authority certification, and repair coverage; open 7 AM–8 PM weekdays and 9 AM–5 PM weekends.

Credentials: AWWA Certified Backflow Testers & Cross Connection Control Specialists • CA State Licensed Contractor; Listed on City of Anaheim Approved Tester List (July 2026) Area / Address: 2211 Michelson Dr, 9th Floor, Irvine, CA 92612 (Orange County office; on City of Anaheim approved tester list) Source: Official Website (backflowtestpros.com) & City of Anaheim Approved Testers List ↗

Published packages: $109 residential testing, $119 multi-device bundle, $179 commercial testing; 7 days a week scheduling

Call (714) 852-1213

Meier Plumbing

Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (City of Anaheim SwiftComply Backflow Portal)

Anaheim-based full-service plumbing contractor that performs annual backflow certification testing and also repairs and installs backflow assemblies and anti-theft cages, with an after-hours phone line.

Credentials: Licensed & Approved Annual Backflow Certification Tester • Listed on City of Anaheim Approved Tester List (July 2026) Area / Address: 3870 E Eagle Dr, Anaheim, CA 92807 Source: Official Website (meierplumbing.com/contact, 3870 E Eagle Dr, Anaheim, CA 92807) & City of Anaheim Approved Testers List ↗

Testing plus in-house repair, installation & anti-theft devices; after-hours line (714) 337-2658

Call (714) 505-1955

Prevent Backflow & Plumbing Inc.

Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (City of Anaheim SwiftComply Backflow Portal)

Anaheim plumbing and backflow contractor (James Motis) offering certified backflow testing and maintenance for Orange and LA Counties, plus sewer video inspection, hydro-jetting, and repairs for homes, apartments, HOAs, and commercial clients.

Credentials: C-36 Plumbing License; Bonded Union Contractor; $1M General Liability Insured • Certified Backflow Testing & Maintenance (Orange & LA Counties); Listed on City of Anaheim Approved Tester List Area / Address: Anaheim, CA 92801 (Serving Orange & Los Angeles Counties) Source: Official Website (preventbackflowplumbing.com) & City of Anaheim Approved Testers List ↗

Competitive pricing; available 24 hours a day; apartments, condos & HOAs

Call (714) 635-9902

OC Backflows

Backflow Testing✓ Direct Portal Filing (City of Anaheim SwiftComply Backflow Portal)

Independent Orange County certified backflow testing company run by Sydney & Jake Von Koerber, offering testing, repairs, general installations, and anti-theft device installations.

Credentials: Certified Backflow Testing, Repairs & Installations (Sydney & Jake Von Koerber) • Listed on City of Anaheim Approved Tester List (July 2026) Area / Address: Tustin, CA 92780 (Orange County) Source: Official Website (ocbackflows.com) & City of Anaheim Approved Testers List ↗

Independent family-run tester; call to confirm residential availability and pricing

Call (714) 383-4658

The Grease Company

Grease Trap / FOG Hauling⚡ 24/7 Emergency

Southern California grease management specialist serving Anaheim restaurants with grease trap and interceptor pumping, clarifier cleaning, hydro jetting, trap repair/replacement, and used cooking oil collection.

Credentials: Commercial Grease Trap & Interceptor Pumping, Repair & Replacement • Used Cooking Oil Collection & Hydro Jetting Area / Address: 1700 Santa Fe Avenue #450, Long Beach, CA 90813 (Serving Anaheim & Orange County) Source: Official Website (thegreasecompany.com/greasetrapserviceanaheim.html; contact page 1700 Santa Fe Ave #450, Long Beach, CA 90813) ↗

Available 24/7; scheduled preventative pumping to stay under the 25% FOG & solids rule

Call (888) 697-8910

Grand Natural

Grease Trap / FOG Hauling⚡ 24/7 Emergency

Used cooking oil and grease trap service provider running Anaheim routes since 2014 (106 local businesses serviced) for restaurants, hotels, and ghost kitchens near Katella Ave, Harbor Blvd, and the Anaheim Convention Center, with waste manifests and digital service records for inspections.

Credentials: Licensed Technicians with Compliant Manifests & Digital Service Records • Grease Trap Cleaning, UCO Recycling, NFPA 96 Hood Cleaning & Kitchen Line Jetting Area / Address: Serving Anaheim & Orange County, CA (multi-state operator) Source: Official Website (grandnaturalinc.com/locations/anaheim.html & /contact.html) ↗

24–48 hour response; same-day service line; 24/7 emergency requests

Call (855) 519-5550

LOCAL FAIR-PRICE BENCHMARK CALCULATOR

Anaheim & Orange County, CA Backflow & Grease Trap Cost Estimator

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$65 – $125

Includes electronic submission to City of Anaheim SwiftComply Backflow Portal.

Overpriced Quote Alert: Commercial fire/plumbing firms in Anaheim & Orange County frequently quote $325+ for single-valve visits. Non-compliance enforcement risk: 48-hour water shutoff after final notice (plus FOG permit suspension / 180-day interceptor orders).

Anaheim & Orange County, CA Backflow & Grease Trap FAQs

Direct answers sourced from Anaheim Public Utilities (APU) — Water Services, Cross Connection Control Program and City of Anaheim Department of Public Works — FOG Source Control Program (regional trunk sewers: Orange County Sanitation District / OC San) regulations.

How do backflow test results get submitted to Anaheim Public Utilities in 2026?

The City of Anaheim no longer accepts backflow test reports by mail or email. Your tester must be on the City's approved tester list, hold a valid City of Anaheim business license, and upload the test report plus a photo of the assembly during the test through the City's SwiftComply portal. Copies of completed test reports should still be sent to the Orange County Health Care Agency (ocbackflowtests@ochca.com).

What happens if I miss my annual backflow test in Anaheim?

Under the APU Cross Connection Control Management Plan, you receive an emailed first notice (45 days), second notice (30 days), and final notice (14 days). If passing results still aren't uploaded to the City's portal, a water termination notice is posted at the property and water service is shut off after 48 hours. Assemblies that fail a test must be repaired or replaced within 30 days of the City's notification.

How often do restaurants in Anaheim and Orange County have to pump their grease interceptor?

Anaheim Municipal Code §10.08.100 requires full pump-outs (not skimming) at the frequency set by the City's FOG Source Control Rules and Regulations. The regional OC San standard (Ordinance OCSD-25) requires pumping before combined FOG and solids reach 25% of the interceptor's hydraulic depth, at least every 6 months, and quarterly until a 25%-based schedule is established. Keep hauler manifests, maintenance logs, and BMP training records on-site — Anaheim requires FOG records to be kept for at least two years.

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