Backflow Inspection is required by Federal law. It is interpreted and enforced by state and local laws. Obviously it is important. But why, and what does it mean to you, the homeowner or business owner? First we must understand the nature of the potential problem. What is backflow? Hidden within your water system, within your
Backflow is a plumbing term referring to the reversal of flow of water in your water system. Under normal conditions, water flows from the city supply to your home or business by means of water pressure. Should that water pressure decrease, however, it is possible for the contaminated water in your home or business to
Irrigation backflow refers to a phenomena where water in your irrigation system can reverse direction and flow back into the potable water supply of your community, thus polluting it. This occurs due to a drop in water pressure within the system, usually caused by a sudden demand for water elsewhere, such as happens when water
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