Zurn Backflow refers to the Zurn-Wilkins Backflow Preventer and Preventer Kit, one of the most reliable backflow preventers on the market, utilizing decades of experience and expertise in the backflow industry.

And what is backflow?

Backflow refers to the flow of contaminants in your water system in the wrong direction.  Let us explain.  In a normal water system, water from the city water supply flows into your home or business by means of water pressure….in other words, it is pushed in the direction of your home by use of pressure.

But there are times when that water pressure decreases (during a major fire when water mains are used), and in those situations, it is entirely possible for there to be more water pressure from the home end of the system than from the city end of the water system.  When that happens, water will reverse the flow and flow back into the potable water supply.  This, obviously, is not a good thing since that water is polluted from being in your home, and that means polluted water will flow back into the city’s supply of potable water.

Enter the backflow preventer, a mechanism which shuts down the flow of water once it senses the flow reversing in direction.  Most backflow preventers utilize a valve, or a series of valves, which detect improper flow and automatically shut down when backflow occurs.  There are actually several different styles of backflow preventers that are used by backflow installers, depending on the size of the job.  Smaller backflow preventers are used for homes than are used for industrial sprinkler systems, for example.  Generally speaking, the larger the job, the more durable and rugged the backflow preventer needed.

Backflow is a serious problem and as such, the monitoring and protection of backflow is required by all states under Federal order.  Thus, your backflow system must be inspected by a licensed backflow testing company, and the maintenance must also be done by a certified backflow expert.  And you can bet that the certified and licensed backflow expert you hire will be using a quality backflow preventer like the Zurn-Wilkins Backflow Preventer.

In Texas, the name to call is City Backflow Testing, a name that means professionalism and trustworthiness.  Backflow is too important a problem to leave to amateurs. Call the pros at City Backflow Testing for affordable backflow testing and for the very best in backflow preventers, like the Zurn Backflow Preventer.  You owe your family the very best, right?