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San Jose & Santa Clara County, CA Certified Backflow Testing & Grease Trap (FOG) Directory
Compare 6 verified local providers approved for San Jose Water (SJW) & City of San José Municipal Water (Muni Water) (San Jose Water & San José Muni Water Certified Tester Filing ([email protected] / SJW Cross-Connection Portal)) and City of San José Environmental Services Department — FOG Control Program 90-day commercial grease interceptor manifests.
$75–$120
Fair Residential Backflow Test
$165–$750
Commercial FOG Pump-Out
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San Jose & Santa Clara County Consumer & Compliance Alert (Verified 2026-10-28)
SAN JOSE WATER 2027 POLICY SHIFT ALERT: Under updated California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) regulations taking effect January 1, 2027, San Jose Water (SJW) is ending utility-performed routine testing of customer-owned backflow assemblies. Every homeowner and commercial property owner must now hire an independent CA-NV AWWA certified backflow tester. Avoid $450+ commercial plumbing minimums by booking an independent SJW-listed tester for $75–$125.
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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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San Jose Water & San José Muni Water Certified Tester Filing ([email protected] / SJW Cross-Connection Portal) $0 (Direct electronic submission by CA-NV AWWA certified testers registered with SJW / Muni Water)
All commercial, industrial, irrigation, and residential fire/auxiliary water backflow assemblies must be tested annually by a CA-NV AWWA certified tester. Muni Water mails notices 60 days prior to the test due date. Beginning January 1, 2027 under California's updated SWRCB regulations, San Jose Water no longer performs utility-run routine testing of customer-owned assemblies—all property owners must hire an independent certified tester.
Non-Compliance Penalty
Water service termination after overdue compliance notices under Title 17 / SWRCB CCCPH & San José Municipal Code enforcement.
Utility Contact
(408) 279-7872 (San Jose Water Backflow Dept) / (408) 279-7900 (Customer Service) • 110 W Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95110 (San Jose Water) / 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113 (Muni Water)
RESTAURANT & COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FOG
City of San José Environmental Services Department — FOG Control Program Rules
Under San José Municipal Code § 15.14.650, indoor hydromechanical grease traps must be cleaned and serviced at least monthly (every 30 days), and outdoor gravity grease interceptors must be pumped at least quarterly (every 90 days) or whenever combined floating FOG and settled solids exceed the 25% Rule.
Manifest & Hauler Rule
Food Service Establishments (FSEs) must maintain complete pump-out logs on-site and upload grease control device maintenance records through the City of San José's free SwiftComply online portal so Environmental Services FOG Inspectors can verify compliance digitally.
Violation Fines
Administrative citations and civil penalties up to $2,500/day per violation under San José Municipal Code Chapter 15.14 plus Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) cleanup cost recovery.
Environmental Desk
(408) 945-3000 (San José Environmental Services FOG Desk)
Governing Code
California Code of Regulations Title 17, SWRCB Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH), & San José Municipal Code Ch. 15.10 / 15.14
Verified Certified Testers & Permitted FOG Haulers in San Jose & Santa Clara County
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Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (San Jose Water & San José Muni Water Certified Tester Filing)
One of Santa Clara County's largest dedicated backflow testing and repair teams (13 AWWA-certified technicians based in Sunnyvale), providing fast turnaround for San Jose Water, Muni Water, and Santa Clara Valley water districts.
Credentials: San Jose Water Approved Backflow Vendor (13 CA-NV AWWA Certified Specialists) • Cross-Connection Control Survey & Certified Backflow Repair SpecialistArea / Address: 1131 Elko Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 (Serving San Jose, Sunnyvale & Santa Clara County)Source:Official San Jose Water Approved Backflow Vendors List (1131 Elko Dr, Sunnyvale) ↗
Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (San Jose Water & San José Muni Water Certified Tester Filing)
Headquartered right in Campbell/San Jose with six CA-NV AWWA certified testers on staff. Handles residential irrigation, residential fire sprinklers, and large commercial containment assemblies with direct filing to San Jose Water and San José Muni Water.
Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs✓ Direct Portal Filing (San Jose Water & San José Muni Water Certified Tester Filing)
San Jose neighborhood independent AWWA-certified tester (Cert #16395) ideal for single-family homeowners needing an affordable annual irrigation or residential fire sprinkler test without commercial plumbing minimums.
Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs✓ Direct Portal Filing (San Jose Water & San José Muni Water Certified Tester Filing)
Based on East Capitol Expressway in San Jose, specializing in fast annual compliance certifications, valve rebuilds, and direct municipal reporting across Santa Clara County.
Dedicated downtown San Jose grease trap and outdoor interceptor pumping company offering early-morning (4 AM–6 PM) restaurant service, full tank evacuation, pressure washing, and City of San José SwiftComply manifest documentation.
Backflow TestingGrease Trap / FOG Hauling✓ Takes Residential Jobs⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (San Jose Water & San José Muni Water Certified Tester Filing)
Full-service downtown San Jose commercial plumbing and vacuum truck fleet providing 25%-rule depth measurement, full interceptor pumping, baffle inspection photos, and SwiftComply-ready compliance records.
San Jose & Santa Clara County, CA 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.
San Jose & Santa Clara County, CA Backflow & Grease Trap Cost Estimator
Check what your job should actually cost in San Jose & Santa Clara County before accepting an inflated quote—and compare against municipal non-compliance penalties.
San Jose & Santa Clara County Fair-Price Benchmark
$75 – $120
Includes electronic submission to San Jose Water & San José Muni Water Certified Tester Filing ([email protected] / SJW Cross-Connection Portal).
Overpriced Quote Alert: Commercial fire/plumbing firms in San Jose & Santa Clara County frequently quote $450+ for single-valve visits. City non-compliance penalty/shutoff exposure starts at $500+.
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San Jose & Santa Clara County, CA Backflow & Grease Trap FAQs
Direct answers sourced from San Jose Water (SJW) & City of San José Municipal Water (Muni Water) and City of San José Environmental Services Department — FOG Control Program regulations.
Why is San Jose Water (SJW) ending utility-run backflow testing on January 1, 2027?
Due to updated California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook regulations, San Jose Water announced that effective January 1, 2027 it will no longer perform routine testing of customer-owned backflow prevention assemblies. All residential and commercial property owners must hire an independent CA-NV AWWA certified backflow tester from the approved vendor list to complete annual testing and submit reports.
What is a fair price for a residential or commercial backflow test in San Jose & Santa Clara County?
Independent CA-NV AWWA certified testers on the San Jose Water approved vendor list typically charge $75 to $120 for a standard residential irrigation or residential fire sprinkler assembly, and $85 to $145 per commercial valve (with volume discounts for 3+ devices). Avoid large commercial mechanical firms that quote $450+ minimum service calls for a 15-minute test.
How often must San Jose restaurants clean their grease traps and file on SwiftComply?
Under San José Municipal Code Section 15.14.650, indoor hydromechanical grease traps must be cleaned at least every 30 days (monthly) and outdoor gravity grease interceptors must be pumped at least every 90 days (quarterly), or sooner if combined FOG and solids reach 25% of capacity. Maintenance records must be kept on-site and uploaded to the City of San José Environmental Services Department's free SwiftComply portal.
FREE · NO CREDIT CARD
Free Backflow Test & Grease Trap Due-Date Reminder in San Jose & Santa Clara County
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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