Backflow Prevention & Testing in Austin, TX
Looking for a licensed backflow tester in your area? Call (512) 563-1845 now to schedule backflow testing in Austin.
If your property features a backflow prevention assembly, annual testing is required by the city to ensure that your system continues to work efficiently. Failure to schedule testing by the deadline can result in penalty fees and service shutoff.
Contact Service Arrow for immediate backflow testing and prevention services in Austin. We can help with annual testing, as well as assembly installation and replacement. Give us a call today to schedule service with our licensed and registered backflow assembly testers.
Is Backflow Prevention Required for Every Home in Austin?
Most commercial establishments are often required to have backflow prevention assemblies installed. But in some cases residential properties will need to have this device installed as well, particularly if your home has the following:
- Irrigation systems or lawn sprinklers
- Fire suppression systems
- Pools or artificial ponds
The systems above can result in cross-connections and potentially contaminate your potable water supply. Our experts will help you install the right type of backflow prevention assembly and make sure your new system is set up according to code. The types of backflow prevention assemblies we install include double check and lead-free reduced pressure principle assemblines.
What’s Backflow and How Does It Occur?
Backflow is when wastewater flows in the reverse direction and mixes with your clean water supply. Backflow is caused by either backpressure or backsiphonage.
Backpressure: Imbalances in water pressure can result in backpressure. This occurs when your plumbing system’s water pressure is greater than that of the municipal system. When backpressure occurs, wastewater from your plumbing system enters the municipal line and can contaminate the drinking water of your surrounding area.
Backsiphonage: This is similar to backpressure. With backsiphonage, contaminated water can flow into the city’s drinking water due to a break in the water main, or if a fire hydrant is opened illegally.
Because of the risks of backpressure and backsiphonage, backflow prevention assemblies and regular testing are crucial to the safety of the communit
Contact Our Austin Backflow Prevention Experts Today
You will receive a notice in the mail about 45 days before your backflow test report is due for submission. Make sure to get this job completed as soon as you can to avoid penalties or interruptions in service. Call your licensed Austin backflow prevention assembly testers at Service Arrow for immediate service.
A typical backflow test should take no more than half an hour if there are no problems found with your assembly. We will conduct a thorough check of your backflow prevention system to look for leaks or other problems. If problems are found, we will note it on the test report and go over assembly repair or replacement options with you.
We have all of your backflow prevention needs covered.
Call (512) 563-1845 to schedule your next backflow test or assembly installation in Austin.
