The idea of a lush, green lawn is an appealing one to many homeowners. If you count yourself among this group and live in an area where rainfall is a bit sparse, you know how important a role sprinklers and irrigation systems play in the health of your grass. If have or are considering a sprinkler or irrigation system to maintain your lawn, it’s wise to consider the installation of a backflow prevention device.
In the simplest terms, a backflow preventer is a piece of equipment designed to prevent water laced with pesticides, fertilizers or other hazardous waste from contaminating the water supply. There are two types of backflow to be concerned with: back-siphonage and back-pressure. Both can result in a dangerous situation in which contaminated water seeps into the supply of potable water.
A drop in water pressure from the main line due to a pipe breakage, use of fire hydrants and other heavy drains can cause the water in your lines to flow backwards briefly, draining into the public water supply or into a well on your property. If you’ve installed properly-functioning backflow preventers, you don’t have to worry about the effect contaminated water may have on the supply of drinking water in your neighborhood. When the normal level of pressure is restored to the main water line, you also won’t be saddled with a sudden flow of similarly contaminated water into the pipes in your home.
If you’re considering the installation of a sprinkler, irrigation system or live in an area where backflow prevention devices are required by municipal law, contact a licensed sewer and septic specialist in your area today. A professional can answer any questions you may have about backflow prevention devices, and ensure the proper installation in order to prevent water contamination from originating on your property.
Posted on behalf of Kiddco Plumbing
