Streamline cross-connection controls

EASY-TO-USE RECORDKEEPING FOR BACKFLOW PREVENTION

UPM Backflow is a 100% web-based application to help utilities and local governments manage a variety of manual backflow-related processes. Efficiently track backflow devices with easy search capabilities, identify devices at risk for cross-connection, and conduct and track testing via a straightforward, user-friendly dashboard.

Access all devices along with test and tester information with ease. Provide customizable test notice letters and automatically generate tests based on your specifications. UPM Backflow ensures you can save time and increase productivity while staying compliant and improving customer service.

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Backflow tracking features and benefits

Your Complete Backflow Solution

FLEXIBLE ENOUGH TO MEET STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS

Avoid the labor-intensive, non-scalable paper/spreadsheet process of logging upcoming backflow device testing, test results, and needed repairs/retests.

Thanks to United Systems’ UPM Backflow product, you can minimize errors, ensure compliance, and reduce risk by expanding your capabilities with features that provide the required flexibility and are designed specifically for modern utilities and local government. UPM Backflow can help streamline your testing and reporting with accurate tracking of backflow accounts and devices, along with detailed tracking of devices, tests, testers, notices, and more.

Features

Simple Data Management

  • Integrate with Alliance Utility Management for up-to-date account information
  • Identify and track accounts with cross-connection risks
  • Create testers and test companies
  • Create and associate backflow devices to an account
  • Track a variety of information about devices, including serial number, manufacturer, model, hazard type, and more
  • Easily group tests coming due, overdue, and completed/closed with a simplified layout

Flexible and Automated Test Capabilities

  • Newly created devices automatically generate tests based on their settings
  • Automated checks and visible flags identify possible test issues
  • Ensure tests cannot be passed until all requirements are set
  • Configure test due date settings for specific devices
  • Automatically calculate the next test date based on frequency
  • Saves automatically while entering test information
  • Capture initial test, repairs, and retest, along with the tester and test kit used
  • Mark test as closed once fully complete
  • Tester portal for digital test completion COMING SOON!

Effective Notices and Reports

  • Print notices and test results, even in bulk
  • Easily access one or multiple devices with user-friendly search capabilities
  • Customize notices to your specifications
  • Automatically track the last notice printed for an individual test
  • Include test information if the test was started within the app then printed
  • Take action on tests and notices via handy reminder cards

Straightforward Security Features

  • Create utility personnel with access to UPM Backflow
  • Grant/revoke access in two clicks
  • Highly customizable permission access for individuals
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More Efficient. More Effective. Greater ROI.

When you have the right tools for the job, everybody wins — especially your customers. Reduce or eliminate pain points, dramatically increase operating efficiency, and provide greater service. Fill out our contact form or call 800.455.3293 to learn more about how United Systems can help!