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Charlotte & Mecklenburg County, NC Certified Backflow Testing & Grease Trap (FOG) Directory

Compare 7 verified local providers approved for Charlotte Water (CLTWater) — Installation Development Services (IDS) (Charlotte Water Backflow Compliance Filing (IDS / Approved Tester Submission)) and Charlotte Water Environmental Management Division — System Protection (FlowFree Program) 90-day commercial grease interceptor manifests.

$45–$85
Fair Residential Backflow Test
$135–$575
Commercial FOG Pump-Out
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Charlotte & Mecklenburg County Fast Compliance Desk Same-Day Filing
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(888) 552-7490
Residential Irrigation, Fire Lines & Commercial RPZ • Direct Charlotte Water Backflow Compliance Filing Filing
Commercial Grease Trap / FOG Vacuum Truck
(888) 552-7495
24/7 Emergency Backup & Scheduled 90-Day Manifest Pumping
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Charlotte & Mecklenburg County Consumer & Compliance Alert (Verified 2026-10-27)

APPROVED TESTER & GAUGE REQUIREMENT: Charlotte Water strictly requires annual tests to be performed by a company on the official CLTWater Approved Backflow Tester List using an approved gauge model, with reports submitted to Charlotte Water IDS (backflowadmin@charlottenc.gov / Rosie.Pindilli@charlottenc.gov) within 10 days. Don't pay $250+ to an out-of-area national broker—dedicated local Charlotte testers handle residential irrigation tests for $45–$85 and file your report directly.

POTABLE WATER & IRRIGATION / FIRE

Charlotte Water (CLTWater) — Installation Development Services (IDS) Rules

Official Program Cross-Connection Control & Backflow Prevention Program ↗
Filing Portal & Fee Charlotte Water Backflow Compliance Filing (IDS / Approved Tester Submission)
$0 (Submitted directly by Charlotte Water Approved Backflow Testers within 10 business days)
Tester Registry View Official Municipal Tester List ↗
Annual Deadline Rule All commercial, industrial, fire-line, swimming pool meter, and residential irrigation backflow prevention assemblies (RPZ, DCVA, PVB) must be tested upon installation (within 10 business days of meter activation) and annually (every 12 months) thereafter by a vendor on the official Charlotte Water Approved Backflow Tester Company List using an approved calibrated test gauge (Duke E-Z 900, Midwest 830/835/845, Watts TK-DL/99D, Apollo, or Mako).
Non-Compliance Penalty Notice of Violation, Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement holds, civil penalties, and termination of water service connection under Charlotte City Code Chapter 23.
Utility Contact (704) 336-2456 (Backflow Inspections) / (704) 432-5800 (Environmental Compliance Manager) • 5100 Brookshire Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28216 (Plan Review: 600 E. Trade St, Suite 20, Charlotte, NC 28202)
RESTAURANT & COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FOG

Charlotte Water Environmental Management Division — System Protection (FlowFree Program) Rules

Official Program Grease Control Program & Sewer Use Ordinance (Chapter 23, Article III, § 23-80) ↗
Mandatory Pumping Schedule All grease traps must be pumped out completely by a CLTWater-approved grease handling and hauling company: exterior in-ground grease interceptors must be pumped quarterly (at least every 90 days) and small interior under-sink grease traps must be pumped monthly (every 30 days) or as directed by the Control Authority.
Manifest & Hauler Rule Food Service Establishments (FSEs) must hold a 5-year Wastewater Discharge Oil & Grease Permit, use an approved grease hauler, and keep all pump-out records and manifests on-site for three (3) years (plus permanent as-built drawings) for inspection by Charlotte Water Environmental Management Division.
Violation Fines Full cost recovery for CLTWater sewer line blockages, cleanings, and pump station repairs, civil penalties under Chapter 23, and discontinuance of sewer service.
Environmental Desk (704) 336-7600 (CLTWater System Protection / FlowFree)
Governing Code Charlotte City Code Ch. 23, NC Admin. Code 15A NCAC 18C & Charlotte Water Design Manual Ch. 14 (Rev. Jan 2026)

Verified Certified Testers & Permitted FOG Haulers in Charlotte & Mecklenburg County

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Charlotte Backflow

Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (Charlotte Water Backflow Compliance Filing)

30+ year Charlotte Metro backflow specialist holding City of Charlotte Certified Tester #0223-CM9-252 and NC Plumbing License #P17218, servicing residential irrigation and commercial/fire assemblies from 3/4" to 10".

Credentials: City of Charlotte Certified Backflow Tester #0223-CM9-252 • NC Licensed Plumbing Contractor #P17218 & Utility Contractor #101615 Area / Address: 6370 Crayton Rd, Mount Pleasant, NC 28124 (Serving All of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County) Source: Charlotte Water Approved Tester List (6/1/2026 PDF) & charlottebackflow.com ↗
Turnkey testing, repair & installation (3/4" to 10" assemblies)
Call (704) 361-2026

Charlotte Backflow Test

Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (Charlotte Water Backflow Compliance Filing)

South Charlotte (Toringdon Way) backflow testing and repair specialist handling annual RPZ, DCVA, and PVB certifications, irrigation winterization, HOA group rates, and direct Charlotte Water compliance submission.

Credentials: Charlotte Water Approved Backflow Testing & Repair Specialist • RPZ, DCVA, PVB & Fire System Backflows Area / Address: 3540 Toringdon Way, Ste 200-262, Charlotte, NC 28277 Source: Official Website (charlottebackflowtest.com, Ballantyne / South Charlotte) ↗
Fast residential & commercial testing + HOA discounts + direct filing
Call (704) 751-9700

Able Backflow Testing Co. (ABATCO)

Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs✓ Direct Portal Filing (Charlotte Water Backflow Compliance Filing)

Long-standing Charlotte Water approved backflow testing specialist (listed directly on CLTWater's official vendor registry) offering fast phone/text scheduling and direct report submission.

Credentials: Charlotte Water Approved Backflow Tester (Listed as ABLE BACKFLOW TEST -ABATCO.COM) • Residential Irrigation & Commercial Testing Specialist Area / Address: PO Box 16292, Charlotte, NC 28297 Source: Charlotte Water Approved Tester List (6/1/2026 PDF) & ablebackflow.com ↗
Dedicated testing-only specialist with fast phone/text scheduling
Call (704) 392-7181

Bliss Plumbing

Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs✓ Direct Portal Filing (Charlotte Water Backflow Compliance Filing)

North Charlotte plumbing contractor (8421 Old Statesville Rd) verified on both the Charlotte Water and Concord Water approved backflow tester registries for annual testing, repairs, and replacements.

Credentials: Charlotte Water Approved Backflow Tester (Zip 28269) • Commercial & Residential Backflow Repair & Replacement Area / Address: 8421 Old Statesville Rd #12, Charlotte, NC 28269 Source: Charlotte Water Approved Tester List (6/1/2026 PDF) & plumbingbliss.com ↗
Full testing, failed-valve rebuilds & Mecklenburg Code permits
Call (704) 918-6004

Charlotte Plumbing Masters

Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (Charlotte Water Backflow Compliance Filing)

East Charlotte plumbing and backflow contractor verified on the official Charlotte Water Approved Backflow Tester List, known for sending technician photo IDs ahead of every appointment.

Credentials: Charlotte Water Approved Backflow Tester (Diyan Mitev) • NC Licensed Plumbing & Backflow Repair Contractor Area / Address: 13534 Plaza Road Extension Ste 111, Charlotte, NC 28215 Source: Charlotte Water Approved Tester List (6/1/2026 PDF) & Concord Water Registry ↗
Residential & commercial backflow testing, repair & installation
Call (704) 275-8333

Keystone Plumbing Charlotte

Grease Trap / FOG Hauling⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (Charlotte Water Backflow Compliance Filing)

Southwest Charlotte commercial plumbing and grease trap pumping provider (2015 Ayrsley Town Blvd) offering complete evacuation, baffle inspections, and 3-year manifest logs for South End, NoDa, and Uptown restaurants.

Credentials: Charlotte Commercial Grease Trap & Interceptor Pumping Specialist • 30-Day & 90-Day Charlotte Water FOG Compliance Documentation Area / Address: 2015 Ayrsley Town Blvd #202, Charlotte, NC 28273 Source: Official Website (keystoneplumbingcharlotte.com/grease-trap-cleaning-pumping/) ↗
Monthly interior trap & quarterly exterior interceptor programs
Call (980) 342-9933

S&R Disposable

Grease Trap / FOG Hauling✓ Direct Portal Filing (Charlotte Water Backflow Compliance Filing)

Charlotte-headquartered grease trap cleaning and used cooking oil recycling fleet offering bundled restaurant maintenance rates and complete pump-out documentation across Mecklenburg County.

Credentials: Commercial Grease Trap Cleaning & Used Cooking Oil Hauler • Multi-Truck Charlotte Facility for Zero Service Interruptions Area / Address: Charlotte, NC (Serving Mecklenburg County & the Carolinas) Source: Official Website (srdisposable.com) ↗
Bundled grease trap pumping + cooking oil collection discounts
Call (704) 807-3158
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Charlotte & Mecklenburg County, NC Backflow & Grease Trap Cost Estimator

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

Charlotte & Mecklenburg County Fair-Price Benchmark
$45 – $85
Includes electronic submission to Charlotte Water Backflow Compliance Filing (IDS / Approved Tester Submission).
Overpriced Quote Alert: Commercial fire/plumbing firms in Charlotte & Mecklenburg County frequently quote $275+ for single-valve visits. Non-compliance enforcement risk: water service termination, Code Enforcement holds & full SSO blockage cost recovery.

Charlotte & Mecklenburg County, NC Backflow & Grease Trap FAQs

Direct answers sourced from Charlotte Water (CLTWater) — Installation Development Services (IDS) and Charlotte Water Environmental Management Division — System Protection (FlowFree Program) regulations.

Who is allowed to test my backflow preventer in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County?

Under Charlotte City Code Chapter 23 and Charlotte Water's Cross-Connection Control Standards (Chapter 14, Rev. January 2026), all residential irrigation, commercial domestic, fire-line, and pool-meter backflow preventers must be tested annually by a technician on the official Charlotte Water Approved Backflow Tester Company List using an approved calibrated differential pressure gauge. Initial installations must be tested within 10 business days of meter activation.

How do backflow test reports get submitted to Charlotte Water?

Your Charlotte Water-approved tester completes the test and submits the signed test report directly to Charlotte Water Installation Development Services (IDS) within 10 days of the test (and coordinates with Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement and Charlotte Water Backflow Inspections at 704-336-2456 for new or replacement assemblies).

How often must Charlotte restaurants pump their grease traps under Charlotte Water's Grease Trap Policy?

Under Charlotte City Code Chapter 23, Article III, Section 23-80 and the Charlotte Water Grease Trap Policy, all grease traps must be pumped out completely by a CLTWater-approved grease hauler: outside in-ground interceptors must be pumped quarterly (every 90 days) and small under-sink interior grease traps must be pumped monthly (every 30 days). Restaurants must keep all pump-out records on-site for 3 years for inspection.

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