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Colorado Springs, CO Certified Backflow Testing & Grease Trap (FOG) Directory
Compare 8 verified local providers approved for Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) — Cross-Connection Control & Backflow Prevention Program (Colorado Springs Utilities SwiftComply Backflow Portal) and Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) — Industrial Pretreatment & FOG Program commercial grease interceptor pump-out manifests (follow the schedule on your utility notice or permit).
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CSU $405 FINE & JULY 1 / OCT 1 DEADLINES: Colorado Springs Utilities enforces two strict annual testing deadlines—July 1 for irrigation assemblies and October 1 for domestic and fire suppression assemblies—backed by a $405 fine per assembly and water service shutoff. CSU charges $0 for SwiftComply portal submissions, and independent local ABPA/ASSE testers charge $65–$110 with zero portal or reporting fees.
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Tell us when your last backflow test or grease trap pump-out was and how often it’s required. We’ll email you a confirmation now, then a reminder about 30 days and again about 7 days before the next one is due (for pump-outs every 45 days or less, just the 7-day reminder) — so you don’t get hit with a late notice, fine, or water shutoff.
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Colorado Springs Utilities SwiftComply Backflow Portal $0 (Test submission and support via the CSU SwiftComply portal is provided at no cost by Colorado Springs Utilities)
Commercial and multifamily irrigation backflow assemblies must be tested and submitted annually by July 1; inside-use (domestic) and fire suppression assemblies must be tested and submitted annually by October 1. Certified ABPA or ASSE testers must register in CSU's SwiftComply portal and enter test results (pass or fail) within 5 days of testing. Newly installed assemblies must be surveyed by CSU's backflow team before a test can be submitted.
Non-Compliance Penalty
$405 fine per non-compliant backflow assembly plus suspension/disconnection of water service pending compliance.
Utility Contact
(719) 668-4388 (CSU Backflow Prevention Program, Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., [email protected]) • 111 S. Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Operations: 701 E. Las Vegas St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903)
RESTAURANT & COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FOG
Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) — Industrial Pretreatment & FOG Program Rules
Mandatory monthly inspection and complete cleaning/pumping whenever floating FOG and settled solids reach 25% of the liquid depth ('25% Rule'); CSU sizing guidelines use a 30-day pump-out baseline for high-volume kitchens and 30–90 days for exterior gravity interceptors. Emulsifying biological additives and discharging wastewater above 110°F into traps are prohibited.
Manifest & Hauler Rule
Food Service Establishments (FSEs) must maintain an on-site Inside Grease Trap or Outside Grease Interceptor & Used Fryer Oil Maintenance Log recording the cleaning date, hauler/cleaner name, approximate volume of floatables and solids removed, and disposal method for inspection by CSU Wastewater Pretreatment staff.
Violation Fines
Enforcement under Colorado Springs City Code Chapter 12, Article 5 (§12.5.804 Pretreatment Facilities), including Notices of Violation, mandatory exterior grease interceptor installation orders, administrative fines, sanitary sewer blockage cost recovery, and water/wastewater service suspension.
Environmental Desk
(719) 448-4800 / [email protected] (CSU Industrial Pretreatment, 701 E. Las Vegas St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903)
Governing Code
Colorado Springs City Code Chapter 12, Article 4 (§12.4.1210 Backflow Prevention) & CDPHE Regulation 11 (§11.39 Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Rule)
Verified Certified Testers & Permitted FOG Haulers in Colorado Springs
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Local Colorado Springs backflow testing and repair specialist offering same-day service with zero trip fees, zero reporting fees, and direct electronic submission to Colorado Springs Utilities and surrounding Pikes Peak water districts.
Headquartered at 3110 Century St in Colorado Springs with 40+ years of combined backflow testing and repair experience across domestic, fire suppression, irrigation, and hydrant assemblies. Handles all CSU SwiftComply and Cherokee Metro compliance filings directly.
ASSE-certified Colorado Springs backflow specialist testing and repairing fire line, domestic, and irrigation assemblies with guaranteed 24-hour report filing into CSU's SwiftComply portal and permanent report archiving.
30+ year Colorado Springs plumbing and backflow specialist at 315 Delaware Dr offering certified backflow testing, new assembly installations, and 24-hour emergency drain and sewer service across Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Monument, and Fountain.
Dedicated local Colorado Springs grease trap pumping and yellow grease/used cooking oil recycler supporting restaurants across Colorado Springs, Fountain, and Monument—eliminating delays waiting on trucks from Denver.
Credentials: Colorado Springs Commercial Grease Trap Pumping & Used Cooking Oil Recycling • CSU 25% Rule & On-Site Maintenance Log Compliance SpecialistArea / Address: Colorado Springs, CO (Serving Colorado Springs, Fountain, Monument & Pueblo)Source:Official Website (frontrangegrease.com) ↗
Scheduled 30/60/90-day restaurant pump-outs & emergency call-out vacuum service
Family-owned Colorado Springs grease trap specialist based on Ridgeline Rd with 10+ years of experience providing full interior trap and exterior interceptor evacuations, wall scraping, and CSU-compliant maintenance records.
Located at 2239 Commercial Blvd in Colorado Springs, Arrowhead Septic Services maintains recurring commercial grease interceptor schedules for restaurant chains, cafeterias, grocery stores, and government facilities throughout El Paso and Teller counties.
Colorado Springs, CO Required Replacement Parts, Freeze Protection & Under-Sink Grease Traps
Failed an annual inspection or preparing for winter freeze warnings? Order code-approved ASSE backflow rebuild kits, insulated enclosures, and PDI-certified commercial grease traps before your re-test.
Complete first/second check & differential relief valve rubber repair kits (O-rings, discs, springs, and diaphragm) to pass a failed annual test without replacing the entire brass body.
Compatible with 3/4"–2" Watts 009/LF009 & Wilkins 975XL/975XL2/375
Code-compliant indoor hydromechanical grease interceptor (HGI) for cafes, delis, coffee shops, and small commercial kitchens with flow-control fitting and removable baffles.
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Colorado Springs Fair-Price Benchmark
$60 – $95
Includes electronic submission to Colorado Springs Utilities SwiftComply Backflow Portal.
Overpriced Quote Alert: Commercial fire/plumbing firms in Colorado Springs frequently quote $405+ for single-valve visits. City non-compliance penalty/shutoff exposure starts at $405+.
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Direct answers sourced from Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) — Cross-Connection Control & Backflow Prevention Program and Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) — Industrial Pretreatment & FOG Program regulations.
What are the annual backflow testing deadlines and penalties for Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU)?
Under Colorado Springs City Code Chapter 12, Article 4 and CDPHE Regulation 11, commercial and multifamily irrigation backflow assemblies must be tested and submitted each year by July 1, while inside-use (domestic) and fire suppression assemblies must be tested and submitted each year by October 1. Failure to comply results in a $405 fine per backflow assembly and suspension of water service pending compliance.
How do certified testers submit backflow test reports to Colorado Springs Utilities in 2026?
All backflow test results (pass or fail) must be submitted electronically through the Colorado Springs Utilities SwiftComply Backflow portal within 5 days of testing. Certified testers must hold an active ABPA or ASSE certification and register their test kit calibration in SwiftComply. CSU provides SwiftComply portal submission at no cost ($0 fee). Note that newly installed assemblies must be surveyed by CSU's backflow team ([email protected] / 719-668-4388) before a test can be entered.
What are the commercial grease trap and interceptor (FOG) rules in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs Utilities' FOG Policies & Procedures Manual requires all Food Service Establishments (FSEs) to inspect grease traps and exterior interceptors at least monthly and have them completely pumped and cleaned whenever floating FOG and settled solids reach 25% of the liquid depth ('25% Rule'). Emulsifying biological additives and discharging water above 110°F into a grease trap are prohibited, and restaurants must retain on-site cleaning and fryer-oil disposal maintenance logs for inspection by CSU Industrial Pretreatment (719-448-4800 / [email protected]).
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Tell us when your last backflow test or grease trap pump-out was and how often it’s required. We’ll email you a confirmation now, then a reminder about 30 days and again about 7 days before the next one is due (for pump-outs every 45 days or less, just the 7-day reminder) — so you don’t get hit with a late notice, fine, or water shutoff.
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