Backflow Testing Geelong Asset Register

Backflow Testing Geelong – Why Every Business Needs an Accurate Asset Register

When it comes to protecting our drinking water across Geelong and the Surf Coast, backflow prevention is one of the most important compliance requirements for businesses, commercial sites, body corporates, and industrial facilities.

At Complete Backflow Testing, we specialise in keeping your site compliant and your backflow prevention devices fully maintained. One of the most effective ways to stay ahead of your annual testing obligations is by maintaining a Backflow Asset Register.

In this blog, we break down why having an accurate register matters, what should be included, and how Complete Backflow Testing can manage the entire process for you.

What Is a Backflow Asset Register?

A Backflow Asset Register is a central record of every backflow prevention device installed on your property. It includes all the essential information needed for annual testing, reporting, maintenance, and compliance with Barwon Water requirements.

A proper register ensures:

  • Every device is accounted for

  • Nothing gets missed during annual testing

  • All records are accurate and easy to access

  • You remain compliant year after year

For businesses with multiple devices or sites, it’s a must-have.

Why Is an Asset Register Important?

1. Compliance With Barwon Water

Barwon Water requires annual testing of all registered backflow prevention devices.
An asset register ensures each device is tested and certified on time, avoiding fines, re-inspections, and compliance issues.

2. No Missed Devices

Over time, sites change—new plumbing work is completed, renovations happen, and tenants come and go.
A detailed register prevents any device from being forgotten or overlooked.

3. Simple Yearly Audits

An asset register gives you a single document containing all device details, making compliance audits quick and stress-free.

4. Accurate Maintenance History

The register shows when each device was last:

  • Tested

  • Repaired

  • Replaced

  • Upgraded

This is essential for long-term asset management.

QR Codes on Testing Tags – Instant Access for Facility Managers

At Complete Backflow Testing, we go a step further by providing QR codes on all our backflow testing tags.

These QR-coded tags offer real benefits to facility managers, property managers, and maintenance teams:

  • Instantly scan the code with a mobile phone

  • View device details, test dates, and report information

  • Quickly identify valve locations during audits or maintenance

  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date information is always available

This simple technology removes the guesswork and helps keep your site compliant and well-organised.

What Information Should a Backflow Asset Register Include?

A professional asset register should include:

  • Device type and model

  • Serial number

  • Location on site

  • Device size and risk rating

  • Installation date

  • Last test date

  • Test results

  • Technician details

  • Next due test

  • Notes on repairs or maintenance

When maintained properly, this document becomes the backbone of your compliance schedule.

How Complete Backflow Testing Can Help

At Complete Backflow Testing, we provide a full asset register service for businesses across Geelong, Bellarine, and the Surf Coast.

Our service includes:

  • On-site inspection of all backflow devices

  • Creation or updating of a complete asset register

  • QR-coded tags for each valve

  • Annual reminders for upcoming testing

  • Submission of test results to Barwon Water

  • Ongoing maintenance and repair support

  • Clear digital records for your files

With over 30 years of experience in backflow devices and thermostatic mixing valves, we understand the importance of accurate documentation, reliable testing, and easy access to information.

Who Should Have a Backflow Asset Register?

An asset register is essential for:

  • Commercial buildings

  • Schools and childcare centres

  • Aged care facilities

  • Hospitals and medical clinics

  • Restaurants, cafés, and hospitality venues

  • Fuel stations and industrial sites

  • Apartment complexes and body corporates

  • Farms and irrigation systems

If your property has more than one backflow device, a register is not just helpful—it’s critical.

Protect Your Site With a Professional Asset Register

Backflow prevention isn’t just about compliance—it’s about protecting the health and safety of the entire community.

By maintaining an accurate asset register and utilising QR-coded tags, you ensure your site remains compliant, organised, and fully protected.

If you need backflow testing in Geelong or want us to create or update your Backflow Asset Register, we’re here to help. Click here to book your next Backflow Test.

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