Looking for a backflow tester in Union Gap, WA? Describe your project once and up to three certified backflow testers who work in Union Gap and Yakima County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Union Gap is home to about 6,582 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a stable community (+0.2% since 2020). With 1,180 people per sq mi, it is a suburban area. Businesses, irrigation systems and multifamily buildings here must test their backflow assemblies every year.
Union Gap at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 6,582 (+0.2% since 2020)
- Rank in Washington
- 116th of 281 cities and towns
- Land area
- 5.6 sq mi
- Population density
- 1,180 people per sq mi (suburban)
- Type
- City (Union Gap city)
- Main county
- Yakima County
What to check before hiring in Union Gap
- Approved list: check your utility's list of certified testers.
- Report: ask the tester to file the report with the utility and send you a copy.
- Failed test: repairs are done by a licensed plumber, followed by a retest.
- Price drivers: number and size of devices, repairs and access.
Useful official resources
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ABPA: American Backflow Prevention Association
Official information and guidance.
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IAPMO: plumbing codes
Official information and guidance.
Services available in Union Gap
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Annual backflow test
Test of backflow prevention assemblies with the report filed with the water utility.
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Backflow repair or installation
Repair of a failed assembly or installation of a new one by a licensed plumber.
Frequently asked questions in Union Gap
How much does backflow testing cost in Union Gap, WA?
It depends on the number and size of devices. Describe your property: testers who serve Union Gap reply with a quote.
How long does a test take?
Usually under an hour per device.
Will my water be turned off?
Briefly, during the test.
Which certified backflow testers will contact me?
Up to three independent certified backflow testers who serve Union Gap and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.