FrequenTly Asked questions

Upon completion of the initial installation and verification, it is mandatory to have your backflow prevention device examined yearly by an approved tester. 

A notification will be sent through the mail when it is time for the yearly examination of your backflow prevention device.

After a period of use, a backflow unit has the potential to become inoperable. 

Consequently, to prevent contamination of drinking water systems, the code requires an annual examination of its performance.

Cross-connection control is a process that prevents potential hazards from entering a public or consumer's potable water system. It is done by carefully managing and regulating any existing connections between a non-potable source and the potable water supply. 

This methods ensure the safety of the public by preventing any contamination or backflow incidents.

Testing of backflow assemblies cannot be done by just anyone.

 A certified individual must be chosen who has received certifications specific to cross-connection and backflow assembly testing.  

Did you know that  lawn irrigation systems can backflow contaminated water into your drinking water?

In order to prevent this, building codes require that these systems be protected with a backflow preventer.

Various regional conditions can reduce the functional longevity of a backflow preventer, including excessive pressure, poor water quality, temperature, and turbidity. 

These all contribute to the preventer's eventual decline in performance.