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BACKFLOW TESTING |
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Why do backflow prevention devices have to be tested periodically?
Mechanical backflow preventers have internal seals, springs and moving parts that are subject to fouling, wear or fatigue. Also, mechanical backflow preventers and air gaps can be bypassed. Therefore, all backflow preventers have to be tested periodically to ensure that they are functioning properly. A visual check of air gaps is sufficient, but mechanical backflow preventers have to be tested with properly calibrated gauges. |
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WE SERVE:
¨ Business ¨ Farms ¨ Residential ¨ Commercial ¨ Lawn Irrigation Systems |
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COUNTYWIDE BACKFLOW SERVICES |
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How We Take Care of You
¨ Complete Record Keeping
¨ Photo ID of Device
¨ Yearly Notice of Test Due
¨ Send Copy of Test Report to Water Purveyor
¨ Send Copy of Test Report to Customer
¨ Copy of Test Report on File
¨ Computer Tracking of all Tests Performed and Repairs Made
¨ Periodic recertification of backflow technician.
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WE PROVIDE:
¨ Testing ¨ Sales ¨ Installation ¨ Parts ¨ Surveys
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¨ Dept. of Commerce Qualified Testers
¨ Approved Tester For:
· RLCWA · Elyria · Oberlin · LaGrange · Lorain · Wellington · Medina County Sanitary Engineer · Cleveland · Avon · Avon Lake And Others
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Backflow Prevention:
Backflow is the reversal of the intended flow of water in a water system. This reversed flow can cause a siphon to occur, allowing unsafe water or other substances to siphon backwards into water pipes. Backflow into a public water system can pollute or contaminate the water in that system. A backflow prevention device is a mechanism that creates a barrier to stop the reverse flow of water into a public water system. |
