Backflow Testing Certification

As part of a multi-barrier approach to safeguarding public health and our drinking water, the BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) offers backflow assembly tester certification.

How to Become a BCWWA Certified Backflow Assembly Tester

Students and/or working professionals from a variety of professions and trades are encouraged to take the backflow assembly tester certification course. Courses to prepare students for the backflow assembly tester certification exam are offered by training institutions accredited by the BCWWA.

Follow these steps to become a tester:

  1. Find a BCWWA-accredited training institution and register for a backflow assembly tester certification course.
  2. Find a BCWWA backflow assembly tester certification exam and register online.
  3. Complete the course and exam, with a minimum passing score of 75% on both the written and practical components (must test all three (3) devices) of the exam. A tester certificate/wallet card will be issued by the BCWWA after passing the exam.

If you score below 75% on either component, you can retake one or both components of the exam at least thirty (30) days after your last attempt and no later than one (1) year after your last attempt. If you do not pass both components of the exam by the second attempt, you must take the backflow assembly tester certification course again. Once you have completed the course, you will be able to retake the full backflow assembly tester certification exam.Need to recertify? Learn about the recertification process.

Need to recertify? Learn about the recertification process.

National Reciprocity of Certification

As the BCWWA is a participating Canadian section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the BCWWA CCC membership and certification is recognized through national reciprocity.

If you hold a current tester certificate issued by a participating Canadian section of AWWA, you are permitted to transfer your certification/registration to other participating Canadian sections if you change your primary place of residence to another section’s area of representation. You will need to apply to the new section in which you are residing and pay any required fees established by that section.

BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) representing British Columbia and the Yukon.

Western Canada Section – AWWA (WCS-AWWA) representing Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and is the publisher of the AWWA Canadian Cross Connection Control Manual.

Ontario Water Works Association (OWWA) representing Ontario.

Atlantic Canada Water & Wastewater Association (ACWWA) representing New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador