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San Jose & Santa Clara County, CA Certified Backflow Testing & Grease Trap (FOG) Directory

Compare 6 verified local providers approved for San Jose Water (SJW) & City of San José Municipal Water (Muni Water) (San Jose Water & San José Muni Water Certified Tester Filing (Backflow@sanjoseca.gov / SJW Cross-Connection Portal)) and City of San José Environmental Services Department — FOG Control Program 90-day commercial grease interceptor manifests.

$75–$120
Fair Residential Backflow Test
$165–$750
Commercial FOG Pump-Out
6 Verified
Utility-Listed Local Pros
San Jose & Santa Clara County Fast Compliance Desk Same-Day Filing
Certified Backflow Tester Dispatch
(888) 552-7490
Residential Irrigation, Fire Lines & Commercial RPZ • Direct San Jose Water & San José Muni Water Certified Tester Filing Filing
Commercial Grease Trap / FOG Vacuum Truck
(888) 552-7495
24/7 Emergency Backup & Scheduled 90-Day Manifest Pumping
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San Jose & Santa Clara County Consumer & Compliance Alert (Verified 2026-10-28)

SAN JOSE WATER 2027 POLICY SHIFT ALERT: Under updated California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) regulations taking effect January 1, 2027, San Jose Water (SJW) is ending utility-performed routine testing of customer-owned backflow assemblies. Every homeowner and commercial property owner must now hire an independent CA-NV AWWA certified backflow tester. Avoid $450+ commercial plumbing minimums by booking an independent SJW-listed tester for $75–$125.

POTABLE WATER & IRRIGATION / FIRE

San Jose Water (SJW) & City of San José Municipal Water (Muni Water) Rules

Official Program Cross-Connection Control & Backflow Prevention Program (Title 17 CCR / SWRCB CCCPH) ↗
Filing Portal & Fee San Jose Water & San José Muni Water Certified Tester Filing (Backflow@sanjoseca.gov / SJW Cross-Connection Portal)
$0 (Direct electronic submission by CA-NV AWWA certified testers registered with SJW / Muni Water)
Tester Registry View Official Municipal Tester List ↗
Annual Deadline Rule All commercial, industrial, irrigation, and residential fire/auxiliary water backflow assemblies must be tested annually by a CA-NV AWWA certified tester. Muni Water mails notices 60 days prior to the test due date. Beginning January 1, 2027 under California's updated SWRCB regulations, San Jose Water no longer performs utility-run routine testing of customer-owned assemblies—all property owners must hire an independent certified tester.
Non-Compliance Penalty Water service termination after overdue compliance notices under Title 17 / SWRCB CCCPH & San José Municipal Code enforcement.
Utility Contact (408) 279-7872 (San Jose Water Backflow Dept) / (408) 279-7900 (Customer Service) • 110 W Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95110 (San Jose Water) / 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113 (Muni Water)
RESTAURANT & COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FOG

City of San José Environmental Services Department — FOG Control Program Rules

Official Program San José Municipal Code § 15.14.650 FOG Control & SwiftComply Digital Manifest Program ↗
Mandatory Pumping Schedule Under San José Municipal Code § 15.14.650, indoor hydromechanical grease traps must be cleaned and serviced at least monthly (every 30 days), and outdoor gravity grease interceptors must be pumped at least quarterly (every 90 days) or whenever combined floating FOG and settled solids exceed the 25% Rule.
Manifest & Hauler Rule Food Service Establishments (FSEs) must maintain complete pump-out logs on-site and upload grease control device maintenance records through the City of San José's free SwiftComply online portal so Environmental Services FOG Inspectors can verify compliance digitally.
Violation Fines Administrative citations and civil penalties up to $2,500/day per violation under San José Municipal Code Chapter 15.14 plus Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) cleanup cost recovery.
Environmental Desk (408) 945-3000 (San José Environmental Services FOG Desk)
Governing Code California Code of Regulations Title 17, SWRCB Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH), & San José Municipal Code Ch. 15.10 / 15.14
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Never Miss a San Jose & Santa Clara County Water District Deadline — $49/Year Compliance Alert Concierge

Avoid San Jose Water (SJW) & City of San José Municipal Water (Muni Water) late fees (Water service termination after overdue compliance notices under Title 17 / SWRCB CCCPH & San José Municipal Code enforcement.) and City of San José Environmental Services Department — FOG Control Program FOG citations. We track your assembly serial numbers, San Jose Water & San José Muni Water Certified Tester Filing portal cutoff dates, and 90-day grease trap pumping schedules across one or multiple properties.

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  • ✓ Portal Fee & Municipal Fine Rule Monitoring
  • ✓ Priority Fair-Price Tester & Hauler Dispatch
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Prevents $250–$1,000+ utility late penalties & shutoffs
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Verified Certified Testers & Permitted FOG Haulers in San Jose & Santa Clara County

Filter by residential availability, 24/7 emergency response, or direct electronic utility portal filing.

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★ Verified Residential-Friendly & Instant Portal Filing Pro

Bay Area Backflow, Inc.

Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (San Jose Water & San José Muni Water Certified Tester Filing)

Headquartered right in Campbell/San Jose with six CA-NV AWWA certified testers on staff. Handles residential irrigation, residential fire sprinklers, and large commercial containment assemblies with direct filing to San Jose Water and San José Muni Water.

Credentials: San Jose Water Approved Backflow Vendor (6 CA-NV AWWA Certified Testers on Staff) • AWWA Cert #3104, #14898, #17323, #17615, #19424, #20471 Area / Address: 1821 S Bascom Ave #220, Campbell, CA 95008 (Serving San Jose & Santa Clara County) Source: Official San Jose Water Approved Backflow Vendors List (1821 S Bascom Ave #220, Campbell) ↗
Fair flat-rate residential & commercial testing across San Jose, Campbell & Silicon Valley; direct utility filing included
Call (408) 848-5200

Backflow Prevention Specialists

Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (San Jose Water & San José Muni Water Certified Tester Filing)

One of Santa Clara County's largest dedicated backflow testing and repair teams (13 AWWA-certified technicians based in Sunnyvale), providing fast turnaround for San Jose Water, Muni Water, and Santa Clara Valley water districts.

Credentials: San Jose Water Approved Backflow Vendor (13 CA-NV AWWA Certified Specialists) • Cross-Connection Control Survey & Certified Backflow Repair Specialist Area / Address: 1131 Elko Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 (Serving San Jose, Sunnyvale & Santa Clara County) Source: Official San Jose Water Approved Backflow Vendors List (1131 Elko Dr, Sunnyvale) ↗
High-capacity residential & commercial testing fleet; stocks OEM Wilkins & Watts repair parts on-truck
Call (800) 464-3569

AM Backflow

Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs✓ Direct Portal Filing (San Jose Water & San José Muni Water Certified Tester Filing)

San Jose neighborhood independent AWWA-certified tester (Cert #16395) ideal for single-family homeowners needing an affordable annual irrigation or residential fire sprinkler test without commercial plumbing minimums.

Credentials: San Jose Water Approved Backflow Tester (Ante Marusic, AWWA Cert #16395) • Residential Irrigation & Fire Line Specialist Area / Address: 2317 Stratford Dr, San Jose, CA 95124 Source: Official San Jose Water Approved Backflow Vendors List (2317 Stratford Dr, San Jose) ↗
Independent San Jose local tester rates ($75–$110 typical single residential assembly)
Call (408) 761-4770

City Certified Backflow Prevention, Inc.

Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs✓ Direct Portal Filing (San Jose Water & San José Muni Water Certified Tester Filing)

Based on East Capitol Expressway in San Jose, specializing in fast annual compliance certifications, valve rebuilds, and direct municipal reporting across Santa Clara County.

Credentials: San Jose Water Approved Backflow Vendor (Jesse Cuevas, AWWA Cert #15112) • San José Muni Water & Bay Area Water Purveyor Registered Area / Address: 1009 E Capitol Expy #155, San Jose, CA 95121 Source: Official San Jose Water Approved Backflow Vendors List (1009 E Capitol Expy #155, San Jose) ↗
Competitive flat-rate residential & commercial testing across East, South & Downtown San Jose
Call (800) 684-8346
★ Verified Residential-Friendly & Instant Portal Filing Pro

San Jose Grease Trap Cleaning

Grease Trap / FOG Hauling⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (San Jose Water & San José Muni Water Certified Tester Filing)

Dedicated downtown San Jose grease trap and outdoor interceptor pumping company offering early-morning (4 AM–6 PM) restaurant service, full tank evacuation, pressure washing, and City of San José SwiftComply manifest documentation.

Credentials: City of San José Permitted Liquid Waste Transporter • San José Municipal Code § 15.14.650 & SwiftComply FOG Documentation Specialist Area / Address: 276 N 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112 Source: Official Website (greasetrapsanjose.com, 276 N 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112) ↗
Same-day free estimates; matches or beats any licensed competitor's written price in San Jose
Call (408) 746-1803

Heritage Plumbing San Jose

Backflow TestingGrease Trap / FOG Hauling✓ Takes Residential Jobs⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (San Jose Water & San José Muni Water Certified Tester Filing)

Full-service downtown San Jose commercial plumbing and vacuum truck fleet providing 25%-rule depth measurement, full interceptor pumping, baffle inspection photos, and SwiftComply-ready compliance records.

Credentials: Santa Clara County 25% Rule Grease Interceptor Vacuum Extraction Specialist • Commercial & Residential Plumbing & Backflow Repair Area / Address: 99 S Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95113 Source: Official Website (heritageplumbingsanjose.com, 99 S Almaden Blvd, San Jose) ↗
Early morning (5 AM–8 AM) & after-hours vacuum truck pumping; same-day emergency backup response
Call (408) 381-5355
CODE-APPROVED COMPLIANCE HARDWARE & REBUILD KITS

San Jose & Santa Clara County, CA Required Replacement Parts, Freeze Protection & Under-Sink Grease Traps

Failed an annual inspection or preparing for winter freeze warnings? Order code-approved ASSE backflow rebuild kits, insulated enclosures, and PDI-certified commercial grease traps before your re-test.

ASSE 1060 CLASS II / III FREEZE PROTECTION

Insulated Backflow Preventer Freeze Protection Blanket / Heated Pouch (ASSE 1060 Class II/III)

Prevents $400–$900 winter freeze bursts on exterior PVB & RPZ irrigation and commercial assemblies with heavy-duty weatherproof insulation and locking grommets.

Fits 3/4" to 2" PVB, RPZ & DCVA valves • UV & waterproof outer shell
Typical Price Range
$38–$89
Shop Freeze Blankets & Heated Pouches ↗
OEM & ASSE RUBBER REBUILD KITS

Watts 009 / 909 & Zurn Wilkins 975XL / 375 Rubber Rebuild & Repair Kits

Complete first/second check & differential relief valve rubber repair kits (O-rings, discs, springs, and diaphragm) to pass a failed annual test without replacing the entire brass body.

Compatible with 3/4"–2" Watts 009/LF009 & Wilkins 975XL/975XL2/375
Typical Price Range
$35–$115
Shop Check & Relief Valve Rebuild Kits ↗
LEAD-FREE HIGH-HAZARD RPZ ASSEMBLY

Zurn Wilkins 975XL2 / Watts LF009 Lead-Free Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) Assembly (3/4" – 2")

Code-required high-hazard commercial, restaurant, medical, and irrigation replacement assembly with quarter-turn ball valves and top-access check seats.

USC FCCCHR & ASSE 1013 Approved • Lead-Free Cast Bronze
Typical Price Range
$245–$680
Compare Approved RPZ Assemblies ↗
PDI-G101 COMMERCIAL FOG INTERCEPTOR

Commercial Under-Sink Hydromechanical Grease Trap (20–50 lb / 10–25 GPM PDI-Certified Steel/Poly)

Code-compliant indoor hydromechanical grease interceptor (HGI) for cafes, delis, coffee shops, and small commercial kitchens with flow-control fitting and removable baffles.

20 lb–50 lb capacity (10–25 GPM) • Meets 25% FOG rule & IPC/UPC code
Typical Price Range
$165–$420
Shop PDI-Certified Grease Traps ↗
LOCAL FAIR-PRICE BENCHMARK CALCULATOR

San Jose & Santa Clara County, CA Backflow & Grease Trap Cost Estimator

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

San Jose & Santa Clara County Fair-Price Benchmark
$75 – $120
Includes electronic submission to San Jose Water & San José Muni Water Certified Tester Filing (Backflow@sanjoseca.gov / SJW Cross-Connection Portal).
Overpriced Quote Alert: Commercial fire/plumbing firms in San Jose & Santa Clara County frequently quote $450+ for single-valve visits. City non-compliance penalty/shutoff exposure starts at $500+.

San Jose & Santa Clara County, CA Backflow & Grease Trap FAQs

Direct answers sourced from San Jose Water (SJW) & City of San José Municipal Water (Muni Water) and City of San José Environmental Services Department — FOG Control Program regulations.

Why is San Jose Water (SJW) ending utility-run backflow testing on January 1, 2027?

Due to updated California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook regulations, San Jose Water announced that effective January 1, 2027 it will no longer perform routine testing of customer-owned backflow prevention assemblies. All residential and commercial property owners must hire an independent CA-NV AWWA certified backflow tester from the approved vendor list to complete annual testing and submit reports.

What is a fair price for a residential or commercial backflow test in San Jose & Santa Clara County?

Independent CA-NV AWWA certified testers on the San Jose Water approved vendor list typically charge $75 to $120 for a standard residential irrigation or residential fire sprinkler assembly, and $85 to $145 per commercial valve (with volume discounts for 3+ devices). Avoid large commercial mechanical firms that quote $450+ minimum service calls for a 15-minute test.

How often must San Jose restaurants clean their grease traps and file on SwiftComply?

Under San José Municipal Code Section 15.14.650, indoor hydromechanical grease traps must be cleaned at least every 30 days (monthly) and outdoor gravity grease interceptors must be pumped at least every 90 days (quarterly), or sooner if combined FOG and solids reach 25% of capacity. Maintenance records must be kept on-site and uploaded to the City of San José Environmental Services Department's free SwiftComply portal.

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