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What is a Backflow Prevention Device, and how does it work?
In 1933, Chicago hosted the World’s Fair and, unintentionally, a backflow disaster. The sewage and plumbing systems in Chicago at the time were undersized, and the influx of visitors led to disease caused by a contaminated water supply. Around 100 deaths and over 1000 cases of amoebic dysentery later, people realized t
Backflow Testing what it is, and why its Important
Fire Suppression
Fire protection systems keep people and buildings safe from unimaginable tragedies. Yet, most people don’t understand how fire protection systems work. Individuals think it’s as simple as pulling the alarm and the sprinklers going off—if only it were that easy. Instead, a highly pressurized system explodes when the alarm is pulled, releasing water that’ll keep people and the building itself safe. Another crucial component of the fire protection system is the backflow preventer. This article will answer the question, “backflow testing: what is it and why is it important?” There are more reasons than you may expect.
What Is Backflow?
Before we can discuss backflow testing, we have to talk about backflow itself. When you think about your home’s plumbing or a fire protection system, water should flow to the property. When water flows away from the property, that’s backflow. Backflow is dangerous because it can become a pollutant. Contaminants can find their way into the water, making it unsafe.
Backflow is common when dealing with fire protection systems because the water sprays all over. That’s why you need a backflow preventer to keep the H2O flowing in one direction. Though it’s not enough to have a backflow preventer—the world isn’t that easy. You must also test these devices to ensure they’re working properly. The rest of this piece will explain what backflow testing is and why it is important.
Where Are Backflow Preventers Used?
Backflow preventers are commonly associated with fire protection systems. However, residential plumbing systems use them as well. These systems prevent contaminants from making their way into the water supply. Essentially, they ensure that water is safe to drink.
Along with residential plumbing and fire protection, irrigation also uses backflow preventers. Think about it: if the water feeding the plants is full of contaminants, the plants will never grow properly. For this reason, you need to test your backflow preventer to ensure that your greens stay green.
Backflow Testing: The Nitty-Gritty Details
Backflow tests examine the backflow preventers to ensure they’re working properly. You should test backflow preventers regularly so people can rest assured that they’ll work in case of an emergency. Each backflow preventer should have specific dates marked on them, indicating when they need to be properly tested. So, why is backflow testing important? Here are some of the reasons below.
Health Concerns
The primary reason why backflow tests are essential is because of health concerns. If water travels backward, contaminants from the sewer system can pollute it. In a home setting, this is extremely dangerous because you could end up drinking polluted water, which poses a risk to your health.
Prevents Building Damages
Backflow preventers also stop buildings from getting damaged. Think about it, if the H2O travels backward, it’s likely to bump into the walls and get them all gross. This corrosion will lead to more substantial damage over time. If the water continuously hits the same spot, the walls will eventually crumble from the moisture. So, if you want to keep your buildings intact, test your backflow preventer today.
Environmental Concerns
Polluted water is never good for the environment. If contaminants are allowed back into the water supply, they re-enter the environment. Contaminated water goes back into the sewer system that eventually makes its way to our oceans and lakes. This is even more reason to test your backflow preventer regularly. Our oceans and lakes are contaminated enough as it is: you don’t need to add to it by putting polluted water back into these bodies of water.
Community Reasons
Backflow preventers help create healthier communities, as well. A community is never prosperous if contaminated water burdens it. Several community members can get sick, and buildings may begin to fall apart from the excess moisture. As a result, you should regularly test your backflow preventers before the entire community gets sick. Cities that don’t test their backflow preventers periodically or take them seriously can receive government fines or other regulations
Health Concerns
The primary reason why backflow tests are essential is because of health concerns. If water travels backward, contaminants from the sewer system can pollute it. In a home setting, this is extremely dangerous because you could end up drinking polluted water, which poses a risk to your health
What is Back Flow?
Before we can discuss backflow testing, we have to talk about backflow itself. When you think about your home’s plumbing or a fire protection system, water should flow to the property. When water flows away from the property, that’s backflow. Backflow is dangerous because it can become a pollutant. Contaminants can find their way into the water, making it unsafe.
Backflow is common when dealing with fire protection systems because the water sprays all over. That’s why you need a backflow preventer to keep the H2O flowing in one direction. Though it’s not enough to have a backflow preventer—the world isn’t that easy. You must also test these devices to ensure they’re working properly. The rest of this piece will explain what backflow testing is and why it is important
Where are Back Flow Preventers Used?
Backflow preventers are commonly associated with fire protection systems. However, residential plumbing systems use them as well. These systems prevent contaminants from making their way into the water supply. Essentially, they ensure that water is safe to drink.
Along with residential plumbing and fire protection, irrigation also uses backflow preventers. Think about it: if the water feeding the plants is full of contaminants, the plants will never grow properly. For this reason, you need to test your backflow preventer to ensure that your greens stay green
Backflow Testing: The Nitty Gritty
Backflow tests examine the backflow preventers to ensure they’re working properly. You should test backflow preventers regularly so people can rest assured that they’ll work in case of an emergency. Each backflow preventer should have specific dates marked on them, indicating when they need to be properly tested. So, why is backflow testing important? Here are some of the reasons below
Environmental Concerns
Polluted water is never good for the environment. If contaminants are allowed back into the water supply, they re-enter the environment. Contaminated water goes back into the sewer system that eventually makes its way to our oceans and lakes. This is even more reason to test your backflow preventer regularly. Our oceans and lakes are contaminated enough as it is: you don’t need to add to it by putting polluted water back into these bodies of water
Community Reasons
Backflow preventers help create healthier communities, as well. A community is never prosperous if contaminated water burdens it. Several community members can get sick, and buildings may begin to fall apart from the excess moisture. As a result, you should regularly test your backflow preventers before the entire community gets sick. Cities that don’t test their backflow preventers periodically or take them seriously can receive government fines or other regulations.
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Why Preventative Backflow
WE ARE THE LEADING CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL, FULL SERVICE PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING COMPANY IN THE TRI STATE AREA, WE ARE FULLY LICENSED, AND INSURED. OUR CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL SPECIALISTS OFFER BACK FLOW TESTING AT LOW PRICES BECAUSE WE VALUE THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING OUR COMMUNITIES POTABLE WATER, AND ASSURING IT IS PROPERLY PROTECTED FROM HARMFUL CONTAMINANTS.
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Established July 1st 2022 Preventative Backflow is rapidly becoming Downriver’s most trusted plumbing company. our team of local plumbers value the importance of honesty, quality, and professionalism which is the key component to our business success in the plumbing industry. At Preventative Backflow we hold ourselves to a much higher standard than our competitors, and we work hard to ensure our customers are getting the best Quality Service when they call preventative Backflow to resolve their plumbing needs. Over 30 years of experience in Commercial, and Residential Plumbing makes us the Experts you can trust.
Emergency Plumbing Services
preventative Backflow knows that a plumbing emergency in your home or business can be costly. That is why our team will work to create a timeline that will help you save some money.
Back Flow Testing
BACKFLOW TESTING, AND CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL IS WHAT WE DO! PREVENTATIVE BACKFLOW SPECIALIZES IN CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL. OUR TEAM OF SPECIALISTS ARE ALL CERTIFIED TO PERFORM BACKFLOW TESTING IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, AND INDIANA. WE OFFER BACKFLOW TESTING, AND REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT SERVICES AT THE LOWEST PRICES. WE CARE ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY, AND ASSURING OUR WATER SUPPLY IS PROPERLY PROTECTED, IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US. WE OFFER RESIDENTIAL BACKFLOW TESTING FOR $99 . CALL TO HAVE YOUR BACKFLOW DEVICE TESTED TODAY, AND DO YOUR PART IN KEEPING OUR DRINKING WATER SAFE.
Cross Connection Control Commercial & Residential
Backflow Testing Services
Preventative Backflow Specializes in Cross Connection Control. Our foundation is based around Cross Connection Control, and Back Flow Prevention. We Offer Back Flow Testing at low affordable prices because testing is very important, and is a vital asset to assuring the potable water is protected throughout the community. Back Flow Testing is mandatory, and has been required in the state of Michigan for over 30 years. Commercial Businesses, and Residential properties that have a Lawn irrigation system, Fire Suppression, sump pump with a back up pump system , and or equipment that has an ability of contaminating the water supply are required to have a backflow device installed, and tested annually. We all must do our part, and assure our water is safe.
Backflow Repair Services
Our Specialists are all licensed, and state certified to repair any device that is damaged, and can be repaired. Our trucks are fully stocked with the necessary parts, and material needed to repair any Febco, Wilkins, Combraco, or Ames device. Our repair services are prepared to make necessary repairs onsite to assure your device is properly functioning at a low price
Backflow Replacement
There are many factors that are considered when our specialists determine if your device must be replaced or repaire. among those factors are age, condition, and price comparison. We look out for our customer, and some devices cost more to rebuild than it does to replace. Once we rebuild or replace a backflow device by law it is required to be tested after completio. we never charge for the secondary test like most companies; we feel that charging our customers for doing something that is required is wrong, and unethical. We are here for our customers.
HydroCorp Accredited
Preventative Backflow can be found on HydroCorp’s website when you are searching for certified Testers in Wayne, Monroe, Washtenaw, Livingston, Macomb, and Oakland County. we do not charge a service fee to any of our Wayne or Monroe County customers, but a small fee may be applied to customers we serve if we have to travel 50+ miles. We have a testing account with HydroCorp so once your device has been tested, we submit the results directly to HydroCorp to assure you are in compliance with the rules. If you are not in compliance with HydroCorp water authority they can legally terminate your water servic, and fine you every day until you have your devices tested.
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Our Credential, licenses, and special Certifications we hold in the State of Michigan are
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