Save the Day Plumbing
Backflow Testing in
Woodland Hills, CA
What is backflow?
Backflow is the change of flow of water back to the source where it came. This can present to be a major public safety concern when the water is contaminated if it returns to the source of water.
What is Backflow Prevention Assembly?
A Backflow Prevention Assembly is a mechanical assembly that prevents contaminated water from flowing out of common systems (such as but not limited to Landscape Irrigation, Fire Suppression and Boiler Systems) back into the drinking water supply.
Why do Backflow Prevention Assemblies need to be tested?
All Backflow Prevention Assemblies have calibrated internal elements that break over time. Common elements such as the springs, seals, and various moving parts within your backflow prevention assembly will gradually wear-out or fatigue. Periodic testing is the only way to make sure your backflow prevention device is in proper functioning order.
Why do I need a backflow test?
- Backflow prevention programs are in place to protect your drinking water from contamination.
- To insure that your backflow prevention assembly is in proper working condition.
- A backflow prevention assembly is a mechanical assembly that will at some time fail.
- It’s the law.
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Most backflow systems must be inspected annually to verify their proper operation, backflow testing is normally considered mandatory with nasty enforcement actions possible against owners who do not complete the system testing promptly. The experts at