San Diego Backflow Prevention Testing & Replacement

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires potable (drinkable) water to meet certain standards of cleanliness and purity. While water treatment plants and other municipal water services do their part to keep water clean, most types of commercial properties are still vulnerable to contamination through backflow.

Backflow occurs when the flow of water through your plumbing is reversed, causing everything you’ve washed down your drains to come surging back up. 

Issues like clogs, overfull septic tanks, leaks, and broken sewer lines can all cause backflow. 

Because backflow can be so damaging to commercial properties, these properties are typically required to have backflow prevention devices installed. When backflow does occur, these devices stop the reverse flow of water from reaching your fixtures so that you don’t have to deal with impure water flowing through your faucets or overflowing your toilets.

If you’re dealing with persistent backflow issues, it may be time to replace your backflow prevention device with a newer, updated model. Symptoms like the ones listed below can help you tell when something’s wrong, but it’s important to check the physical condition of your backflow equipment. 

If there is any visible rust or corrosion, or if seals appear broken, it’s time to call the commercial plumbers at Rooter Solutions Plumbers SD for backflow testing or a replacement.

Be On the Lookout for These Early Warning Signs:

• Frequent leaks
• Water pressure issues
• Discolored, foul-smelling, or bad-tasting water
• Interrupted water flow
• Slow drains