Illinois Backflow Tester Certification Courses
How Do I Become a Certified Backflow Tester in Illinois?
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regulations 77 Ill. Adm. Code 890 requires that backflow assembly tests being done in reference to public water purveyor containment be performed by a licensed plumber with the CCCDI ( Cross Connection Control Device Inspector ) designation.
There used to be a website that clearly outlined all of this but it may have been taken down, from what we have seen through research, the only school approved for this CCCDI designation is the Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville - their program is linked here
Does KTA offer backflow courses in Illinois?
Which Backflow Testing Procedures Should I Use ?
We have found the USC-10th Edition testing procedures to be the most efficient. On our YouTube Channel, we created a series of videos where we test the four types of preventers using these procedures:
The Complete Guide to Testing Backflow Preventers - By the Book
Tips and Tricks for taking Backflow Practical Exams
The USC 10th Edition Textbook can be purchased at www.uscfoundationstore.com