BACKFLOW TESTING NEAR WENTZVILLE

Why You Should Call For Backflow Testing Near Wentzville

Dirty water is likely to contain hazardous materials including, human waste, chemicals, pesticides, and more. This type of contamination can pose significant health concerns. In order to prevent backflow, our plumbers can install a backflow prevention device. 

This safety backflow prevention device stops backflow and prevents dirty, contaminated water from entering the clean water supply. However, this device needs to be installed correctly and needs to be regularly tested to ensure it is working adequately and keeping hazardous contaminants out of your clean water line.

Backflow testing is a plumbing service that tests your backflow prevention device. This is done by assessing the water pressure level. Backflow can siphon untreated or contaminated water into your clean water supply. Testing your backflow system ensures that your drinking and bathing water is clean and safe for use.

Certified Backflow Testing & Repair In Wentzville, Troy & Surrounding Areas 

Bono Plumbing has the resources, expertise, and certification required to provide installation, repair, and backflow testing in Wentzville and surrounding areas.

Company owner Bob Bono is state certified to perform backflow testing and holds certification from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA). He participates in continual training to stay current with all regulations and industry best practices. 

Why Backflow Prevention Matters 

Backflow prevention devices help prevent contaminated water from backflowing into the water main. There are two types of backflow: Back-siphonage and back pressure. 

BACK-SIPHONAGE BACKFLOW

Back-siphonage occurs when there is a loss of pressure in the water supply. This loss of pressure allows contaminated water to be sucked into the water main. The most common causes of back-siphonage include a broken water main or firefighters using large amounts of water. 

BACK PRESSURE BACKFLOW

Back pressure happens when there is more pressure in the non-potable water lines than in the clean water supply. Back pressure often occurs due to the use of a significant amount of water, such as when using sprinkler systems or power washing equipment. 

WHY YOU NEED A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE

Both types of backflow are dangerous because there is a risk of water supply contamination, which can cause serious illness. In order to avoid this, a backflow prevention device is required at each service connection for properties at risk of backflow. 

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU NEED A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE?

You will be notified by your local municipality when a backflow prevention device needs to be installed. If you have a backflow device, annual testing is required to ensure that the device is working properly.