From the City of Lewisville,Texas, Health website with regards to Lewisville backflow prevention:

The Backflow testers list is an up to date list of all backflow testers who are currently registered with City of Lewisville.

**NOTE: Not all testers are licensed to test all types of backflow parts. Please refer to the last column of the report to determine if the backflow tester you select is licensed to test the device(s) at your home or business.**

Let’s now look more closely at that section and see what it means to you.  We should probably begin by answering the question:

What is backflow?

Backflow is the flow of contaminated water back into a city’s potable water supply.  Think pesticides, laundry detergents, fertilizers, all flowing back toward the Lewisville water supply. This would obviously be a major health hazard, but that hazard is avoided in Lewisville, and all cities, by means of backflow testing.

Who needs backflow testing in Lewisville?

According to the Lewisville informational website, if you are in need of backflow devices, also known as backflow preventers, you will be notified, in writing, by Lewisville Health officials.  Once you receive that notification you will be expected to comply immediately by calling a licensed backflow professional and having a backflow device installed. If there is already a backflow device at your property, you are expected to have that device tested and inspected only by a licensed backflow tester.

How often do you need a backflow inspection?

According to the Lewisville website, backflow testing must happen at least once each year. The results of that testing must then be submitted to the appropriate officials in Lewisville.  Failure to do so will result, ultimately, in fines until compliance is achieved.

How important is backflow prevention?

We can answer that question with a question:  how important is clean drinking water to you? How important is the safety of your family?  Ask the residents of Flint, Michigan, how important clean water is to them?  Backflow prevention measures insure that the water you drink, the water you cook with, and the water you clean with is all pure and healthy.  Without backflow prevention that insurance would not exist. These same preventative measures exist in every city in the United States in conjunction with the Clean Water Act of 1972 and ensuing legislation at the federal level in 1977.

This is important and that is why backflow prevention is crucial for all residents in Lewisville. Again,  if you are required to have a backflow inspection, you will be notified by the city officials, in writing. Once that happens go to their approved list of backflow testers and call one for an appointment.  That approved backflow tester will then take over and do what is needed, thus making you compliant by the laws of Lewisville, Texas.

About City Backflow Testing

City Backflow Testing is locally owned and operated, covering most of the Fort Worth area including Lewisville.  If you seek the best in backflow inspections, repairs, and installations, City Backflow Testing is the company to call at (817) 996-2000.