Backflow inspection data can be accessed in the field from a smartphone or tablet with the Collector for ArcGIS application. Select a deployment method and follow the steps below to publish the services required for the backflow inspection map.

Backflow inspection

To publish the Backflow Inspection map and add it to your ArcGIS organization, complete the following steps:

1. Publish the map as a hosted feature layer or as a feature service using ArcGIS for Server or ArcGIS Enterprise with the Create, Delete, Query, and Update capabilities enabled.
2. Sign in to your ArcGIS organization.
3. Browse to the service and edit the item details:
   • Title: BackflowInspection
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   • Summary: The service contains layers representing known backflow preventers and a schema for collecting inspection information.
   • Description: A set of map layers used to manage yearly backflow inspections. The backflow preventer layer contains the location of backflow preventer devices. Use the inspection layer to record an inspection of the device.
   • Tags: Local Government, Backflow, Inspection, Water, Utilities