Backflow Testing Services
Backflow testing is a process plumbers perform to
ensure that dirty water doesn’t contaminate your clean drinking water supply.
Preventing Contamination
Your home’s plumbing system has a pressure that keeps clean water flowing in one direction. However, situations can arise where that pressure drops or reverses, potentially causing contaminated water to siphon back into the clean water supply. This backflow event could be caused by a pressure drop in the main water line, a clog in the sewer system, or even improper use of certain appliances or fixtures.
Backflow prevention Devices
To safeguard against this contamination risk, backflow prevention devices are installed on your property’s plumbing lines. These devices act like one-way valves, allowing clean water to flow in but preventing any contaminated water from flowing back into the clean water system.
the testing process
Backflow testing involves a qualified plumber checking these backflow prevention devices to ensure they are functioning correctly. They use specialized testing equipment to simulate backflow scenarios and verify that the devices are effectively preventing contaminated water from entering the clean water supply.