South Carolina Backflow Tester Certification Courses
How Do I Become a Certified Backflow Tester in South Carolina?
For South Carolina, backflow testers are managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) - https://des.sc.gov/programs/bureau-water/drinking-water/cross-connection-control-backflow-prevention - although they have accepted reciprocal programs in the past that we offered, they currently have a new list, and none of our programs are on the list, so it appears for South Carolina we would recommend that you schedule your class directly with SCDHEC.
Does KTA offer courses in South Carolina?
We do the Georgia version of our course in Augusta, GA, sometimes and the Georgia program was at some point valid as a reciprocal license in South Carolina, but as of August 2025 it appears they do not accept this program. More info on our Georgia Program and the GAWP Approval on the Georgia Page
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