Backflow Prevention Services

Backflow Testing, Repair & Certification in West Palm Beach, FL

What is Backflow?

Backflow is the unwanted reversal in the flow of water from a real or possible source of contamination or pollution to the public clean water supply.

There are 2 types of backflow:

Backpressure occurs when the user system is at a higher pressure than the supply water systems, allowing undesirable substances to be ‘pushed’ back into the potable water supply.
Backsiphonage occurs when negative or reduced pressure exists in the supply piping, allowing undesirable substances to be ‘drawn’ into the potable water supply.

Backflow Prevention Systems

A backflow prevention system can stop water from flowing back into the public water supply. Backflow prevention systems are vital to keeping water safe. Because of the possible consequences of contamination, public health services are highly concerned with making sure your system is operating properly. At General Plumbing, we provide prompt service and years of experience to ensure the backflow certification requirements and backflow codes set by these municipalities are met.

How Can Backflow Be Avoided?

A number of simple devices can ensure water only passes through a pipeline in the correct direction.

Reduced Pressure Backflow Preventers are used to protect water supplies from contamination by controlling the pressure and directing water flow.
Non-Return Valves are used when properly fitted, ensure water flows through a pipe in the right direction, where pressure conditions may otherwise cause reversed flow.

Why Test Backflow Prevention Systems?

Mechanical backflow preventers, like many plumbing systems, have an internal seal, springs and other moving parts, in which fouling, wear outs, and breaks can occur. Backflow prevention systems can not only be damaged and compromised, but also completely bypassed. In order to ensure proper functionality, testing is required. Sometimes a visual check helps, but all mechanical backflow preventers need to be tested with specialized, properly calibrated equipment to verify it is working. At General Plumbing, we have both the equipment and the expertise to handle all West Palm Beach backflow issues.

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1 (866) GEN-PLUM or 1 561-420-0442