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?

No we don't. This website is mostly set up just to exist if we end up doing courses in the state at a later date. We do offer state approved courses in Iowa , Wisconsin , Kentucky , and Missouri which have a separate program and do not accept the Illinois State Program.

Which Backflow Testing Procedures Should I Use ?

All of our courses utilize the University of Southern California, Foundation for Cross Connection Control and Hydraulic Research ( USC-FCCHR ) 10th Edition testing procedures and diagnostics, using derivative materials and auxiliary tests if applicable by the local authorities.

On our YouTube Channel, we created a series of videos explaining the testing procedures:

Bookwork Style YouTube Videos:

The Complete Guide to Backflow Preventer Assembly Testing ( By the Book )

RP Testing Procedures with No. 2 Check PSID Reading ( By the Book )

Field Testing Demonstration YouTube Videos:

RP Testing Procedures – EXPLAINED

Double Check Valve - Multi Hose vs Single Hose

PVB Testing Procedures – EXPLAINED

Tips and Tricks and how to Study for Backflow Practical Exams

The USC 10th Edition Textbook can be purchased at www.uscfoundationstore.com