Backflow Testing in Goldsboro, NC

The City of Goldsboro treats its own Neuse River water, but we didn't find a published backflow program, test interval or tester list for it. Irrigation, commercial equipment and any property with a well beside city water still need proper backflow protection. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Goldsboro.

What happens when you call

You'll be connected with an independent plumber who works in Goldsboro. Expect a few questions: Is this a new sprinkler or business connection, an existing device that needs a test, or a leak? Is the property on City of Goldsboro water, or outside the city on Wayne Water Districts or a well? Is there a letter or tag from the water provider? With that, the plumber can tell you whether it's a test, a repair or a new install, and what the provider is likely to want on paper.

Because we couldn't confirm Goldsboro's requirements, a careful plumber will check with the city before installing a device or filing results. That's a phone call worth making before parts are ordered.

What affects the cost

Kind of job: testing an existing assembly is far less work than installing one
Device type: a double check, pressure vacuum breaker or reduced pressure assembly, set by the hazard
Pipe condition: older galvanized lines may need a section replaced to fit a new device
Location: a device in a cramped crawl space or deep box takes longer
Permit: new installs inside Goldsboro and its one-mile ETJ are permitted by the City Inspections Department, not Wayne County

Call now to be connected with a local plumber in Goldsboro.

(919) 343-0841

Goldsboro conditions

Goldsboro runs its own treatment plant on Jordan Boulevard, drawing from the Neuse River with the Little River as a backup source. Past the city limits, unincorporated Wayne County is largely served by Wayne Water Districts, which relies on wells, so neighbors a mile apart may have different providers and different rules.

The housing stock leans older: about 59% of homes were built before 1980, and the median is 1975. Mid-century houses often have supply lines that were never planned with an irrigation tap in mind, so placing an assembly close to the meter, ahead of other branches, may take some pipe work. Businesses that serve the air base and the US 70 corridor, such as restaurants and car washes, are the kinds of connections where backflow protection usually matters most.

If your property has an old well that predates city service, it must never be tied into the city plumbing.

Before the plumber arrives

Find your water bill and note the provider
Locate the meter box and any brass assembly near it
Pull out any notice or prior test report you have
If water is spraying, close the irrigation valve or main shutoff
Clear shrubs or mulch away from the device

Backflow Testing questions in Goldsboro

Nobody has ever asked me for a backflow test. Do I need one?

If you have no irrigation or special connection, there may be nothing to test. We didn't find a published Goldsboro program, so ask the city before adding sprinklers or business equipment.

Do shops, offices and restaurants face stricter backflow rules?

Businesses usually face more requirements than homes because of equipment, chemicals and fire lines. Ask the City of Goldsboro what assembly it expects before you open.

Can an old well stay tied into a house that also has public water?

No. An old well must be fully separated from city water piping so it can't push water back into the public system.

What is the difference between an RP assembly and a double check?

A double check has two check valves. An RP adds a relief valve that drains water out if the checks fail, and it's used for higher-hazard connections.