How to become a backflow tester?

The qualifications that you need to start working as a backflow tester include experience and professional certification. Employers expect a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license because backflow testers travel to different sites to perform their duties. Certification standards vary by state. Two professional organizations, the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) and American Water Works Association (AWWA), can provide information and training resources. A testing certificate requires a short training period and passage of an exam, but if you perform repair work on the actual plumbing components of the systems, you also need a plumber’s license and mechanical skills.