Backflow Testing and Prevention

Ever wondered how your wastewater doesn’t contaminate your drinking water? Every pipe has a “backflow device” that makes sure everything flows in the right direction. However, if the backflow device is damaged or worn down, you could risk mixing your clean and dirty water in unhealthy ways. It’s critical to have your backflow tested on an annual basis to ensure the quality of your water supply.

Backflow, as the name implies, is when water flows backwards into a building or house. This typically happens when there is a major drop in pressure in the municipal water system and can be caused by water main breaks, faulty sewer line drainage, major flooding or a host of other disturbances. If left unattended, backflow can introduce harmful pollutants and bacteria into the water supply.