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Tampa & Hillsborough County, FL Certified Backflow Testing & Grease Trap (FOG) Directory
Compare 7 verified local providers approved for City of Tampa Water Department & Hillsborough County Water Resources (City of Tampa SwiftComply Portal & Hillsborough County Backflow BMP Portal) and Hillsborough County Public Utilities FOG Program & City of Tampa Wastewater Grease Management 90-day commercial grease interceptor manifests.
$25–$85
Fair Residential Backflow Test
$140–$585
Commercial FOG Pump-Out
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Tampa & Hillsborough County Consumer & Compliance Alert (Verified 2026-10-27)
PORTAL & PRICING ALERT: City of Tampa customers must hire a tester registered in the City's SwiftComply database (who must upload results within 7 calendar days), while unincorporated Hillsborough County customers (Brandon, Riverview, Carrollwood, Lutz, Ruskin) must use a tester enrolled in Hillsborough County's Backflow BMP portal ([email protected]). Never overpay $250+ for a residential test: local Tampa contractors like Olin Plumbing ($25 residential test charity program) and Bay Area Plumbing ($75 published rate) handle the test and portal filing at transparent local rates.
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City of Tampa SwiftComply Portal & Hillsborough County Backflow BMP Portal Included in tester filing via SwiftComply (City of Tampa) or Backflow BMP / [email protected] (Hillsborough County)
Commercial assemblies must be tested annually; residential properties with irrigation, reclaimed water, or auxiliary water systems are tested every 2 years (biennially) within 30 days of receiving the official 'Important: Notice to Test Backflow Prevention Device' letter. Certified testers must upload passing results within 7 calendar days of testing (and report failed assemblies within 48 hours).
Non-Compliance Penalty
Second 14-day delinquency notice followed by water service interruption/disconnection and municipal code enforcement penalties under City of Tampa Code § 26-85 and Hillsborough County Code Ch. 121.
Utility Contact
(813) 274-8211 (City of Tampa Water) / (813) 307-1000 (Hillsborough County Water Resources) • 306 E. Jackson St, Tampa, FL 33602 (City) / 601 E. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602 (County)
RESTAURANT & COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FOG
Hillsborough County Public Utilities FOG Program & City of Tampa Wastewater Grease Management Rules
Mandatory complete pump-out at least once every 90 days (unless a stricter schedule is assigned), and at no time may floating grease + settled solids exceed 25% of the wetted volume of the grease trap or interceptor.
Manifest & Hauler Rule
Food Service Establishments (FSEs) must use a grease hauler registered under Hillsborough County Code § 120-196 and City of Tampa Ordinance No. 2006-288 (Chapter 26, Article VII) and keep pump-out manifests on-site for inspection.
Violation Fines
Notice of Violation fines, Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) clean-up cost recovery under the EPC/FDEP Consent Order, and permit revocation.
Environmental Desk
(813) 272-5977 Ext. 43269 (Hillsborough County FOG at 332 N. Falkenburg Rd) / (813) 274-8037 (City of Tampa Wastewater)
Governing Code
City of Tampa Code § 26-85, Hillsborough County Code Ch. 121 (§ 121-12) & FL Admin. Code 62-555.360
Verified Certified Testers & Permitted FOG Haulers in Tampa & Hillsborough County
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Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs✓ Direct Portal Filing (City of Tampa SwiftComply Portal & Hillsborough County Backflow BMP Portal)
Publishes transparent upfront rates ($75 annual backflow test report) right on their website, and handles full Hillsborough County / HillsGovHub and City of Tampa permits, pipe bollards, and concrete pads for replacements.
Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (City of Tampa SwiftComply Portal & Hillsborough County Backflow BMP Portal)
Family-owned South Tampa backflow testing and repair specialist (701 S. Howard Ave) with UF TREEO certification, weekend/24-hour emergency availability, and direct electronic submission to both City of Tampa SwiftComply and Hillsborough County.
Credentials: UF TREEO Certified Backflow Tester & Repair Specialist • City of Tampa SwiftComply & Hillsborough County Backflow BMP SubmitterArea / Address: 701 S Howard Ave #106-801, Tampa, FL 33606Source:UF TREEO Certified & Official Website (suntechbackflows.com) ↗
Fast residential & commercial testing + 24/7 emergency repair
Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (City of Tampa SwiftComply Portal & Hillsborough County Backflow BMP Portal)
Well-known Tampa plumbing contractor offering a $25 backflow test program (donating test profits to Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital), tagging the assembly on-site, and handling all municipal compliance paperwork.
Backflow Testing✓ Takes Residential Jobs⚡ 24/7 Emergency✓ Direct Portal Filing (City of Tampa SwiftComply Portal & Hillsborough County Backflow BMP Portal)
Family-owned Tampa Bay plumbing contractor since 2004 with two full-time certified backflow technicians, 24/7 emergency response, and direct municipal certification submission for residential irrigation and commercial properties.
Brandon-based vacuum truck specialist approved to pump and haul commercial kitchen grease interceptors across the City of Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, and all of Hillsborough County in compliance with the 90-day / 25% FOG rule.
Registered grease hauler in both the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County since 1965, providing full evacuation pumping and visual baffle inspections for restaurants in Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, Riverview, and Valrico.
Credentials: Registered Grease Hauler — City of Tampa & Hillsborough County • Family-Owned Commercial Liquid Waste Hauler Since 1965Area / Address: 4342 Knights Station Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810 (Serving Tampa, Brandon & Plant City)Source:Official Website (binghamseptic.com/grease-trap-cleaning) ↗
Tampa & Hillsborough County, FL 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.
Tampa & Hillsborough County, FL Backflow & Grease Trap Cost Estimator
Check what your job should actually cost in Tampa & Hillsborough County before accepting an inflated quote—and compare against municipal non-compliance penalties.
Tampa & Hillsborough County Fair-Price Benchmark
$25 – $85
Includes electronic submission to City of Tampa SwiftComply Portal & Hillsborough County Backflow BMP Portal.
Overpriced Quote Alert: Commercial fire/plumbing firms in Tampa & Hillsborough County frequently quote $295+ for single-valve visits. Non-compliance enforcement risk: water service disconnection after 2nd 14-day notice & SSO clean-up cost recovery.
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Tampa & Hillsborough County, FL Backflow & Grease Trap FAQs
Direct answers sourced from City of Tampa Water Department & Hillsborough County Water Resources and Hillsborough County Public Utilities FOG Program & City of Tampa Wastewater Grease Management regulations.
How do backflow test results get submitted to the City of Tampa vs. Hillsborough County?
They use two different portals! If your water bill comes from the City of Tampa Water Department, your certified tester must be registered in the City's SwiftComply database and upload your test report within 7 calendar days of testing (and within 30 days of your notice letter). If your water service is through unincorporated Hillsborough County Water Resources, your tester must submit the report through Hillsborough County's Backflow BMP portal (or via [email protected] for permitted replacements on HillsGovHub) and notify the County within 48 hours if an assembly fails.
How often is backflow testing required in Tampa, Florida?
Under Section 26-85 of the City of Tampa Code and FAC 62-555.360, commercial backflow prevention assemblies must be tested annually, while residential properties with irrigation systems, reclaimed water, or auxiliary water connections are tested every 2 years (biennially). In unincorporated Hillsborough County (Chapter 121), mandatory backflow preventers are tested annually.
What are the grease trap pumping rules for restaurants in Tampa and Hillsborough County?
Under Hillsborough County Code § 120-196 and City of Tampa Ordinance No. 2006-288 (Chapter 26, Article VII), all commercial food service grease traps and exterior interceptors must be completely pumped out at least once every 90 days by a County/City-registered grease hauler, and combined floating grease plus settled solids must never exceed 25% of the device's wetted volume.
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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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