All-Pro Pittsburgh Backflow

PITTSBURGH BACKFLOW TESTING

Backflow testing is an important part of your home’s maintenance routine as it makes sure that the water you and your family is consuming is clean and safe. Read more below to understand the importance of this test.

WHAT IS BACKFLOW TESTING?

In short, backflow testing is a process that checks your plumbing system to make sure that your drinking water is not being contaminated by dirty water infiltrating the water supply.

Water is constantly moving from one place to another- from your shower, to toilet to sink and so on. The water in these lines is kept at a standard pressure to allow for that movement. If the pipes freeze, burst or break, then the pipes can experience a sudden drop in pressure, and when this happens, contaminated water from the ground or storage can enter the system.

WHAT IS BACKFLOW PREVENTION?

A backflow prevention device is an essential tool that is installed on the water main to ensure water flows in one direction, the correct one, but never the opposite. This device is used to protect potable drinking water supplies from contamination or pollution due to backflow. An experienced Master Plumber such as All-Pro Pittsburgh Backflow will do a thorough inspection of your backflow device to ensure it is functioning properly and in compliance with your local water authority.

It’s important to conduct a backflow test once a year to maintain the system’s integrity and ensure proper functionality. Like the name suggests, All-Pro Pittsburgh Backflow are experts in this field and are here to help you. Contact us today for more details!