St. George Backflow Certification Classes: What Southern Utah Contractors Should Know

Southern Utah contractors should not have to send every technician north just to find practical Backflow training.

Traveling several hours for a class can mean additional fuel, lodging, meals, time away from active jobs, and more complicated scheduling for the company. That gets even harder when several employees need training during the same year.

Backflow Training Services now offers St. George backflow certification and recertification options for tradespeople who need training closer to Southern Utah jobsites.

The next St. George certification class is scheduled for August 31–September 4, 2026, with recertification scheduled for September 2–4, 2026. Classes will be held at 3284 E. Deseret Drive, Unit #7, St. George, Utah. The current listed course prices are $995 for certification and $595 for recertification. Class capacity is limited, so contractors should check the registration page for current availability.

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Current St. George Backflow Class Details

Certification Training

Dates: August 31–September 4, 2026
Location: 3284 E. Deseret Drive, Unit #7, St. George
Course price: $995
Format: Five-day certification course
Class capacity: Limited
Certification options: ABPA and Utah Backflow Assembly Tester certification are listed as optional

Recertification Training

Dates: September 2–4, 2026
Location: 3284 E. Deseret Drive, Unit #7, St. George
Course price: $595
Format: Three-day recertification course
Class capacity: Limited
Certification options: ABPA and Utah Backflow Assembly Tester certification are listed as optional

The Backflow Training Services schedule states that classes begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 4 p.m. Students should confirm final arrival instructions after registration in case the schedule or check-in requirements differ for a particular class.

Review the full 2026 Backflow class schedule

Why Local Backflow Training Matters in Southern Utah

Sending an employee to Northern Utah for several days is not just a training expense.

It can also affect the company’s work schedule.

The employee may be unavailable for service calls, installations, inspections, or active projects. The company may need to rearrange crews, delay work, approve overtime, or pay for travel and lodging.

Those costs multiply when several employees need certification or recertification.

Offering Backflow classes in St. George, Utah, gives Southern Utah employers another option. Companies can place employees in training closer to the areas where they live and work, reducing unnecessary travel and making it easier to plan around current jobs.

This can be especially useful for companies and organizations serving:

St. George
Washington
Santa Clara
Ivins
Hurricane
Cedar City
Kanab
Beaver
Milford
Richfield
Other Southern and Central Utah communities

The value is not only convenience. Local access can make it more realistic for a company to train the right employees before certification needs become urgent.

Who Should Consider St. George Backflow Certification?

Backflow training may be relevant to people who install, maintain, inspect, manage, or work around water systems and Backflow prevention assemblies.

The St. George class is promoted for:

Plumbers
Irrigation professionals
Landscapers
Municipal workers
Contractors working around water systems

Depending on their responsibilities, the training may also be useful to people working in public works, water utilities, facility maintenance, fire protection systems, property management, or related fields.

Certification requirements can depend on the work being performed, the employer, the public water system, and the applicable jurisdiction. Students should confirm which credential they need before registering for an examination or state certification.

Plumbing Contractors

Plumbing contractors may want certified testers available for projects involving Backflow prevention assemblies, cross-connection requirements, water service work, commercial properties, or ongoing testing needs.

Training an existing employee may also help the company keep more work within its own team, depending on the company’s services and the employee’s qualifications.

Irrigation and Landscaping Professionals

Irrigation systems can create cross-connection concerns when water can flow in an unintended direction.

Professionals working around irrigation systems may benefit from understanding how Backflow occurs, why assemblies are installed, and how testing procedures are performed.

Certification may be required before an individual can provide specific testing services. Confirm the applicable requirements before advertising or performing that work.

Municipal and Public Works Employees

Municipal employees and water-system personnel may work with Backflow prevention as part of a broader cross-connection control program.

Local training can reduce the distance Southern Utah departments must send employees and make it easier to coordinate training around ongoing public works responsibilities.

Fire Protection Professionals

Fire protection systems can involve Backflow prevention assemblies and water connections that require specialized knowledge.

Professionals working in this area should confirm what testing credentials apply to their responsibilities and whether the St. George course aligns with the certification they need.

Certification or Recertification: Which Class Do You Need?

The correct choice depends on whether you are pursuing an initial credential or renewing an existing one.

Choose Tester Certification When You Are New to Testing

The Tester Certification course is intended for students learning the testing process and preparing for initial written and practical examinations.

Backflow Training Services describes its certification course as 32 hours of classroom and lab time. The course covers Backflow causes and history, applicable laws and ordinances, recognized testing procedures, troubleshooting, test preparation, and hands-on practice.

Students should expect more than a lecture.

The program includes practice with assemblies and simulated failures so students can develop the procedures and physical testing skills needed for a practical examination.

Learn more about Tester Certification

Choose Tester Recertification When Renewing an Existing Credential

Recertification is a refresher course for people who already hold a tester credential and need to keep it current.

Backflow Training Services describes its recertification course as 16 hours of classroom and lab time. It includes a review of testing procedures, troubleshooting assemblies with simulated failures, and preparation for written and hands-on testing.

Do not choose recertification simply because it is shorter or costs less.

Students should verify that their current credential and renewal timing make them eligible for the recertification option.

Learn more about Tester Recertification

What the St. George Backflow Training Covers

Backflow testing requires both technical understanding and repeatable field procedures.

Students need to understand why Backflow happens, recognize different assemblies, connect testing equipment correctly, follow approved procedures, interpret test results, identify simulated failures, and document their work accurately.

The certification course includes instruction related to:

Backflow and cross-connection fundamentals
Causes of Backflow
Applicable laws and ordinances
Recognized testing procedures
Field applications
Troubleshooting simulated assembly failures
Written examination preparation
Hands-on practical examination preparation

The recertification course focuses on reviewing procedures, updating the student’s knowledge, troubleshooting, and rebuilding the hands-on habits needed for testing.

This is one reason employers should avoid waiting until the last minute.

A technician may already work around Backflow assemblies, but that does not automatically mean the individual is prepared to perform each testing procedure under examination conditions.

Students need enough time to attend the class, practice, complete any external registration requirements, and prepare for the written and practical portions.

Understand the Course Fee and Certification Fees

Before registering, separate the training price from optional examination and certification fees.

The St. George class page currently lists:

Certification course: $995
Recertification course: $595

The St. George registration page separately lists an ABPA examination step and a Utah Backflow Assembly Tester certification step for students pursuing those credentials.

As of July 16, 2026, the registration page lists:

ABPA examination: $330
ABPA member examination: $300
Late ABPA registration fee: $100 when applicable
Utah Backflow Assembly Tester certification fee: $297 for Utah testers

Fees and requirements can change. Students should review the registration page carefully and confirm the complete amount required for the specific training, examination, and credential they are pursuing.

Do not assume the training registration alone automatically completes every external testing or state certification step.

What Is Involved in the Certification Exam?

The ABPA tester examination includes both written and hands-on components.

ABPA describes the certification exam as a two-part process involving a closed-book written examination followed by an individual performance examination.

Backflow Training Services explains that students who successfully complete the written portion move into the wet lab to demonstrate testing procedures on assemblies with simulated failures. Proctors evaluate whether the student follows the proper procedures and demonstrates the required skills.

That hands-on component matters.

Backflow testing is not something a student can prepare for by memorizing terminology alone. The tester must be able to work through the procedure correctly while recognizing what the assembly and test equipment are showing.

What Southern Utah Employers Should Do Before Registering a Crew

Companies registering more than one employee should organize the process before purchasing seats.

Confirm Who Needs Initial Certification

Identify employees who are new to Backflow testing and need the complete certification course.

Do not assume every field employee needs certification. Choose people whose responsibilities, career path, schedule, and ability to perform the work make them good candidates.

Identify Upcoming Recertification Dates

Review the credentials held by current testers.

Utah Backflow Assembly Tester certificates are valid for three years, after which the tester must renew the credential to remain current.

Build a simple company tracker containing:

Employee name
Credential held
Certification number
Issue date
Expiration date
Training date
Examination registration status
Utah certification status
Documentation received

Confirm Which Credential Each Employee Needs

The St. George class page lists ABPA and Utah Backflow Assembly Tester certification as optional.

An employee may need one credential, both credentials, or a different arrangement depending on the employer and work being performed.

Confirm this before paying examination and state fees.

Protect the Class Dates

Treat the training like a scheduled project.

Block the employee’s calendar, reassign service calls, notify supervisors, and make sure the employee is not expected to leave class repeatedly to handle routine work.

For the current St. George schedule, certification students should plan around August 31–September 4. Recertification students should plan around September 2–4.

Enter Each Student’s Information Carefully

The St. George registration page asks for the attendee’s name, employer, email address, and phone number. Backflow Training Services uses this information to send essential course information.

When a company registers several employees, use the correct information for each actual student rather than entering the office manager’s information for every seat.

That reduces the chance of important instructions going to the wrong person.

How to Register for Southern Utah Backflow Training

The St. George registration process is straightforward, but students should complete every applicable step.

Step 1: Choose Certification or Recertification

Review the employee’s current status and select the correct class.

Step 2: Confirm the Date and Availability

Review the St. George class page and the full class schedule.

Availability can change as companies register additional students.

Step 3: Pay the Course Registration Fee

Use the dedicated St. George registration page to select the class and number of seats.

The registration page states that course registration fees are nonrefundable, although the fee may be applied as credit toward another class within one year of the original registration. Transfer fees may apply to late changes or no-shows. Review the full terms before checkout.

Step 4: Complete Optional Examination and State Steps

Students pursuing ABPA testing should complete the separate ABPA examination registration and payment process.

Utah testers should also complete the Utah Backflow Assembly Tester certification step identified on the registration page.

Complete these steps early. The registration page warns that students who do not pay for the ABPA examination sufficiently in advance may not receive a test.

Step 5: Watch for Class Instructions

Check the student email address entered during registration.

Review all instructions before the first day, including arrival time, testing requirements, materials, identification, and anything the student needs to bring.

Why You Should Register Before the Class Is Full

Backflow training requires access to instructors, testing equipment, assemblies, lab space, and hands-on practice.

That naturally limits how many students can participate effectively in one class.

The St. George class page identifies a limited capacity of 26 seats. Live availability may be lower as registrations are completed.

Waiting creates two risks:

The class may fill before your employee is registered.
The student may not leave enough time to complete separate examination or Utah certification steps.

For an employer, missing the class can also mean restarting the scheduling process and finding another week when the employee can be away from normal work.

See the St. George Backflow Class Dates

Southern Utah companies do not need to build every training plan around a trip to the Wasatch Front.

The current St. George backflow certification and recertification classes give Plumbers, irrigation professionals, landscapers, municipal employees, public works teams, and other contractors a closer option for practical Backflow training.

Review the course type carefully, confirm which certification your employee needs, account for separate testing or state fees, and reserve the class dates before assigning work for that week.

St. George Certification

August 31–September 4, 2026
3284 E. Deseret Drive, Unit #7
St. George, Utah
Course price: $995

St. George Recertification

September 2–4, 2026
3284 E. Deseret Drive, Unit #7
St. George, Utah
Course price: $595

See the St. George Class Details

Register for St. George Backflow Training

Questions about the course can be sent to backflowtrainingservices@gmail.com.

FAQ Section

When is the next St. George Backflow certification class?

The next listed certification class is scheduled for August 31–September 4, 2026. The corresponding recertification class is scheduled for September 2–4, 2026. Both are held at 3284 E. Deseret Drive, Unit #7, St. George.

How much do the St. George Backflow classes cost?

The current listed course price is $995 for certification and $595 for recertification. ABPA examination and Utah Backflow Assembly Tester certification fees are handled through separate registration steps when those credentials are selected.

How long is the Backflow certification course?

Backflow Training Services describes its Tester Certification course as 32 hours of classroom and lab time delivered over five days. The Tester Recertification course consists of 16 hours of classroom and lab time delivered over three days.

Who should take a St. George Backflow class?

The class is designed for working professionals such as Plumbers, irrigation professionals, landscapers, municipal workers, and contractors who work around water systems. Other professionals should confirm that the course and available credentials fit their employer or jurisdictional requirements.

Is registering for the class the same as registering for the ABPA exam?

No. The St. George registration page identifies the course payment, ABPA examination registration, and Utah Backflow Assembly Tester certification fee as separate steps. Students should complete every step that applies to the credential they are pursuing.