We repair, replace, and certify all types of backflow devices
Standard backflow test and certification (does not include any repairs) $ 75.00
Professional discounts extended to licensed contractors, property managers, also multiple unit discounts
All repairs necessary to bring a backflow valve in to compliance will be billed on a time and material basis at a rate of $65.00 per hour, billed in 15 minute increments, plus any necessary parts and materials.
Professional discounts extended to licensed contractors, property managers, also multiple unit discounts
All repairs necessary to bring a backflow valve in to compliance will be billed on a time and material basis at a rate of $65.00 per hour, billed in 15 minute increments, plus any necessary parts and materials.
BACKFLOW DEVICES AND CROSS-CONNECTION
HEALTH RISK
Irrigation systems are considered to be a potential pollution hazard to the potable water supply. Law requires that water supplies are protected from pollution or contamination by cross-connection.
WHAT IS A CROSS-CONNECTION
A cross-connection is any connection between a private plumbing system and any source of water not fit for drinking purposes. An example of a cross-connection is a landscape sprinkler/irrigation system that is connected to domestic water supply without a proper backflow prevention assembly. Without the proper backflow valve contaminated water from your sprinkler system could flow back in to your household plumbing. That point on the domestic water service pipe that supplies potable water to a building where a connection is made to divert water to an irrigation system is a cross-connection. It must be protected by an appropriate backflow prevention valve.
BACKFLOW
The undesirable reversal of the flow of water or other substance into the potable water supply caused by backpressure and/or backsiphonage.
BACKFLOW VALVES
There are three types of backflow valves typically used in landscape irrigation. Valve selection is determined by answering three questions:
1. Is the connection a direct or indirect cross-connection?
2. Is the cross connection to a pollutant (non-health hazard), or a contaminant (health hazard)?
3. Is the connection under continuous pressure?
1. Is the connection a direct or indirect cross-connection?
2. Is the cross connection to a pollutant (non-health hazard), or a contaminant (health hazard)?
3. Is the connection under continuous pressure?
Atmospheric Vacumn Breaker
Seldom appropriate
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Pressure Vacumn Breaker
Suitable for many applications |
Reduced Pressure Vacumn Breaker
Suitable for most applications
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American Water Works Association
We are certified by the American Water Works Association test, repair, and certify backflow valves for all uses - landscape, commercial, multifamily, and industrial applications.