Water quality issues have been making national headlines, making everyone more aware of the possibility of water contamination. One of the ways that local water supplies are protected is through the use of backflow preventers. These devices ensure that toxic water is not accidentally allowed to enter the main water supply, keeping your local water safe.
When a Backflow Preventer is Needed
When you use a local municipal water supply, your home or business is hooked up to the main water line. The force of the water pressure from the main line usually controls any water coming back from your property into the main system. However, there can be situations such as a broken water main or other circumstances that could lower the water pressure, allowing water from homes and businesses to flow back into the main water supply.
This can be dangerous when you have an irrigation system that is connected to the water system. Chemicals used in your lawn could seep into your irrigation system and if the water pressure waned, those chemicals could backflow into the main water supply. This is where a backflow preventer can stop this contamination.
Backflow preventers are used to curtail any water from your property from returning into the main water supply. Not all homes need these devices but it is prudent to have your home inspected and backflow tested by a local sewer company. If a backflow preventer is needed, one can be installed and maintained with annual testing to ensure that it meets local, state and federal standards. It is the best way to help protect your local water supply from backflow contamination.
Posted on behalf of:
Kiddco Plumbing Inc
Sterling, VA
(703) 435-4441
