Austin & Travis County, TX Certified Backflow Testing & Grease Trap (FOG) Directory (2026 Rules & Prices)

POTABLE WATER & IRRIGATION / FIRE

Austin Water — Cross-Connection Control / Water Protection Program Rules

Official Program	Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) & WEIRS Program ↗
Filing Portal & Fee	Austin Water WEIRS Online Database Electronic WEIRS submission required within 5 calendar days (Paper TMRs rejected)
Tester Registry	View Official Municipal Tester List ↗
Annual Deadline Rule	All testable assemblies must be tested by a TCEQ-licensed Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) registered with Austin Water. Test and Maintenance Reports (TMRs) MUST be submitted online in the WEIRS database within 5 calendar days of the test date.
Non-Compliance Penalty	Class C misdemeanor code citations up to $2,000/day for health/safety violations plus immediate Austin Water meter lock/disconnection.
Utility Contact	(512) 972-1060 • 3907 South Industrial Drive, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78744

RESTAURANT & COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FOG

Austin Water Special Services Division — Liquid Waste Hauler & Pretreatment Program Rules

Official Program	Industrial Waste / Grease Trap (§15-10-197) & Permitted Liquid Waste Hauler Program ↗
Mandatory Pumping Schedule	Under Austin City Code §15-10-197, all commercial grease traps must be completely emptied and cleaned at least once every 3 months (90 days)—or sooner whenever floating grease + settled solids reach 50% of the total wetted height.
Manifest & Hauler Rule	Must use a TCEQ-registered hauler holding a current City of Austin Liquid Waste Hauler Permit (Chapter 15-5). Electronic/signed trip tickets must be kept on-site for Austin Water Special Services inspectors.
Violation Fines	Up to $2,000 per violation per day under Austin City Code Chapter 15-10 + recovery of sewer line blockages.
Environmental Desk	(512) 972-1090 (Liquid Waste) / (512) 974-7293 (Pretreatment)
Governing Code	Austin City Code Chapter 15-1 (Ordinance #20250410-002) & 30 TAC Chapter 290

Verified Certified Testers & Permitted FOG Haulers in Austin & Travis County

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Backflow World

Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs✓ Direct Portal Filing (Austin Water WEIRS Online Database)

Specializes exclusively in Austin backflow testing, repairs, and electronic WEIRS Test & Maintenance Report submissions for residential irrigation and commercial properties.

Credentials: TCEQ Licensed BPAT • Austin Water WEIRS Registered Tester Area / Address: Austin, TX Source: Backflow World Austin Compliance Portal ↗

Flat-rate residential & commercial testing; files TMR in Austin Water WEIRS within 5 days

Call (512) 222-9638

Texas Backflow Services

Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs✓ Direct Portal Filing (Austin Water WEIRS Online Database)

Trusted Central Texas backflow specialist handling residential sprinkler PVBs/DCVAs, commercial RPZs, and Austin Water WEIRS filings.

Credentials: TCEQ Licensed BPAT • Austin Water Registered Area / Address: Austin & Central Texas Source: Texas Backflow Services Central TX Directory ↗

Upfront single & multi-valve testing across Austin and surrounding MUDs

Call (512) 560-5338

Ironclad Plumbing

Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (Austin Water WEIRS Online Database)

Handles both annual Austin Water backflow certifications and complex code-compliant assembly replacements under Ordinance #20250410-002.

Credentials: TX Licensed Master Plumber • TCEQ Certified BPAT Area / Address: Austin, TX Source: Ironclad Plumbing Austin Backflow Division ↗

Full testing, failed valve rebuilds, and City of Austin paperwork

Call (512) 506-2470

Fluid Meter Service Corp

Backflow Testing✓ Direct Portal Filing (Austin Water WEIRS Online Database)

Named directly on Austin Water's official BPAT page at 7304 McNeil Dr; provides commercial backflow services and certified test gauge calibration.

Credentials: Austin Water Official Listed Gauge Calibration & Testing Partner Area / Address: 7304 McNeil Drive, Suite 604, Austin, TX 78729 Source: Official Austin Water BPAT Information Page (austintexas.gov) ↗

Commercial backflow testing, meter testing & annual gauge calibration

Call (512) 258-3594

★ Verified Residential-Friendly & Instant Portal Filing Pro

All Cen Tex Septic & Vacuum Pumping

Grease Trap / FOG Hauling⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (Austin Water WEIRS Online Database)

Permitted City of Austin liquid waste hauler providing complete 100% pump-outs under §15-10-197 (90-day / 50% wetted-height rule) with official manifests.

Credentials: City of Austin Permitted Liquid Waste Hauler (Ch. 15-5) • TCEQ Registered Transporter Area / Address: Austin, TX Source: All Cen Tex Septic Austin Grease Trap Division ↗

90-day scheduled restaurant grease trap pumping & 24/7 emergency vacuum service

Call (512) 258-4000

Austin Plumbing Pros (ATX Plumbing Pros)

Backflow TestingGrease Trap / FOG Hauling✓ Takes Residential Jobs⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (Austin Water WEIRS Online Database)

Offers bundled annual backflow testing and quarterly grease trap maintenance for Austin restaurants, food trucks/commissaries, and retail plazas.

Credentials: TCEQ Certified BPAT • Commercial Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning Area / Address: Austin, TX Source: ATX Plumbing Pros Commercial Services ↗

Combined commercial backflow testing & grease trap service packages

Call (737) 283-6243

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Austin & Travis County, TX Backflow & Grease Trap Cost Estimator

Check what your job should actually cost in Austin & Travis County before accepting an inflated quote—and compare against municipal non-compliance penalties.

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Includes electronic submission to Austin Water WEIRS Online Database.

Overpriced Quote Alert: Commercial fire/plumbing firms in Austin & Travis County frequently quote $300+ for single-valve visits. City non-compliance penalty/shutoff exposure starts at $500+.

Austin & Travis County, TX Backflow & Grease Trap FAQs

Direct answers sourced from Austin Water — Cross-Connection Control / Water Protection Program and Austin Water Special Services Division — Liquid Waste Hauler & Pretreatment Program regulations.

How quickly must an Austin backflow tester submit my report to Austin Water?

Austin Water requires TCEQ-licensed Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers (BPATs) to submit all Test and Maintenance Reports (TMRs) online via the WEIRS database within 5 calendar days of the test. Paper copies are not accepted.

What is the City of Austin's 90-day and 50% grease trap rule?

Under Austin City Code §15-10-197, every commercial grease trap must be completely pumped out and cleaned at least once every 3 months (90 days), OR sooner if the combined thickness of floating grease and settled solids reaches 50% of the total wetted height.

How do I verify my grease trap hauler is legal in Austin?

Your hauler must hold both a TCEQ liquid waste registration and an active City of Austin Liquid Waste Hauler Permit under Chapter 15-5 (verify with Austin Water Special Services at 512-972-1090).

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Austin & Travis County, TX Certified Backflow Testing & Grease Trap (FOG) Directory

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