Alaska Backflow Prevention Tester Certification: Renewal Requirements

Regulating agency
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
Renewal cycle
Not published by the agency. Confirm directly with Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
CE required
Varies by local jurisdiction
Renewal fee
Varies by local jurisdiction
Regulation level
Local (city / county / water purveyor)

Last verified: 2026-07-14

Who regulates backflow tester certification in Alaska

There is no single statewide credential in Alaska: requirements are set locally by cities, counties, or water purveyors. Contact your local water purveyor for the rules that apply to you.

The authority for backflow tester credentials in Alaska is Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). DEC (18 AAC 80.025) sets the backflow-testing requirement but does not certify testers; certification is administered by each local water purveyor. Confirmed local example: City and Borough of Juneau requires an approved course plus a written exam (min. 75%), $20 fee, roughly a 2-year cycle (exact expiration date inconsistent on the CBJ page itself, worth a manual check). Anchorage (AWWU) runs a separate program; exact terms unconfirmed.

How often you need to renew

Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) does not publish a fixed statewide renewal cycle online. Renewal timing is set by your local jurisdiction.

Continuing education and retesting requirements

Continuing education requirements vary by local jurisdiction in Alaska.

Renewal deadline and grace period

The agency does not publish a formal grace period online. Treat your expiration date as hard: Water purveyors generally stop accepting test reports from testers whose certification has lapsed, and many jurisdictions require retaking the full certification course instead of a simple renewal once the credential expires. Confirm the exact grace period, if any, with Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) well before your expiration date.

How to renew, step by step

  1. Confirm your exact expiration date on your certification card or with Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
  2. Complete any required refresher course or continuing education for your jurisdiction.
  3. Submit the renewal application to the local authority or water purveyor that issued your credential before the deadline.
  4. Keep your test kit calibration certificate current: most jurisdictions require annual gauge calibration alongside a valid tester credential.

Frequently asked questions

How often do I need to renew my backflow tester certification in Alaska?

Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) does not publish a fixed statewide renewal cycle online. Renewal timing is set by your local jurisdiction.

Who regulates backflow tester certification in Alaska?

Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). There is no single statewide credential in Alaska: requirements are set locally by cities, counties, or water purveyors. Contact your local water purveyor for the rules that apply to you.

Is backflow tester certification the same in every county in Alaska?

No. In Alaska, requirements are set entirely at the local level, so the renewal cycle, approved courses, and fees can differ from one jurisdiction to another.

What happens if my Alaska backflow tester certification expires?

Water purveyors generally stop accepting test reports from testers whose certification has lapsed, and many jurisdictions require retaking the full certification course instead of a simple renewal once the credential expires. Confirm the exact grace period, if any, with Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) well before your expiration date.

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