At a glance
Understand your irrigation water source and prepare the right questions for a backflow testing or plumbing appointment.
Identify each water supply
Your property may have different supplies for indoor use and landscape irrigation. Collier County identifies potable water, private wells, and reuse water as irrigation sources. Check utility records and ask the property manager what serves your address instead of assuming every outdoor connection belongs to the household drinking-water system.
Keep the systems clearly identified
Before plumbing work, tell the contractor about any separate irrigation supply and show existing plans or device records. Ask which system the proposed work affects. Do not connect hoses or change piping between systems to solve a pressure problem. Questions about a possible cross-connection should go to the water provider and a qualified contractor.
Bring the actual testing notice
If your utility requests a backflow test, share the notice, service address, device information, and deadline. Ask about the provider’s tester qualifications and reporting process. Requirements should be checked for the specific account and assembly rather than borrowed from a neighbor’s property.
Coordinate with your HOA
For shared irrigation or a managed community, identify who can authorize work and provide access. Ask who receives test results and who approves corrective work if needed. Keep reports organized by device and address so a change in management does not leave the next inspection without useful records.
Local resources
Before you request service
- Water provider and service address
- Known irrigation water source
- Utility notice and past test reports
- HOA access and approval contact
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