Backflow Prevention – Plumbers in Northern VA

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Backflow Prevention Plumbers in Northern VA
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What is backflow?Backflow is the reversal of
water flow in the opposite direction of its
intended flow. When this happens, it presents a
BIG problem.
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This can allow any contaminants in your home or
business water line, to flow back out into the
main water supply contaminating the source of
our drinking water.
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Backflow occurs as a result of a
cross-connection within the water system, which
exists when there is any actual or potential
connection between a potable water system and any
other source or system through which it is
possible to introduce any used water or other
substance into the potable system.
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There are many cross-connection hazards For
example, imagine having one end of your garden
hose connected to your homes water system and the
other end is resting in a bucket full of
pesticides.
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Then while the hose is still resting in the
bucket of pesticides, there is a breakage in the
main water supply or a fire hydrant is opened
down the street.
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Either of these events can cause a reverse of
water flow, causing the pesticides to be pulled
through the hose and back into the main water
supply contaminated the drinking water for
everyone in the nearby area. What a nightmare
this can cause.
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Thankfully, theres such a thing as a Backflow
Prevention system. A backflow prevention device,
does exactly what it sounds like it does. It
prevents the backflow of water from our homes and
business from being able to return back into the
main water supply.
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The back flow prevention device is usually
located right where the main water enters your
home or office, preventing any potential
contaminants in your water lines from
contaminating your neighbors water as well.
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Having the backflow prevention device in your
home or office tested annually is the responsibly
of whomever the water bill is addressed to.
Failure to have your backflow prevention device
tested annually can result in suspension of your
water service and/or fines from the local water
authority.
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If you have any questions about backflow testing
or would like to schedule an inspection, please
dont hesitate to give the backflow experts at
Robison Robison Services a call.
http//www.rrservicesllc.com/