New Irrigation System? You May Need A Backflow Prevention Device

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This is the time of year when many homeowners are dreaming of a lush, green lawn for the summer months ahead. If you are considering the installation of a new irrigation system to facilitate the growth of a beautiful lawn or have already done so, you may need to also install a backflow prevention device into your water lines. These devices are used to protect the water supply from potential contamination that can occur when water from your lawn irrigation backs up into the pipes. Preventing backflow from your irrigation is not just a responsibility; in many towns it is also the law.

Who Needs A BackFlow Prevention Device

Backflow from an irrigation system is dangerous, due to the possibility of chemicals and other dangerous contaminants from your lawn entering the water supply. In many municipalities, a backflow prevention device may be required at your home. Backflow can occur due to the home having higher water pressure than the municipal water system. This can be caused by high water usage, such as when a home has an irrigation system or when there is a broken pipe affecting the water pressure. A backflow prevention device prevents the water from flowing back into the pipes, protecting the water supply in these situations.

Many sewer and plumbing professionals offer backflow prevention device installation and testing. If you have an irrigation system or are planning to have one installed, you should contact an experienced contractor to discuss getting a backflow prevention device installed before you begin using your irrigation system this summer. It can protect your family, and even other families in your community, from exposure to harmful chemicals in the water supply.

Posted on behalf of Kiddco Plumbing, Inc.

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