Backflow F.A.Q's
Backflow is the undesirable reversal of flow of water or mixtures of water and other liquids, gases or other
substances into the distributions pipes of the potable supply of water form any source or sources.
Is any effective assembly use to prevent backflow into a potable water system. The type of assemblies should be base on the existing or potential degree of hazard and backflow conditions. The type or backflow prevention assemblies are:
- Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker Backsiphonage Prevention Assembly (AVB)
- Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assembly (DC)
- Pressure Vacuum Breaker Backflow Prevention Assembly (PVB)
- Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly (RPA)
- Spill Resistant Pressure Vacuum Breaker Prevention Assembly (SVB)
Because the state law requires It to ensure the backflow device is working properly and to prevent any type of
water contamination.
In most cases we will contact your local water district and submit the results, so this way we make sure you are
in compliance with the local regulations.
Minor repair will be done at the time of the test. For any other repairs we will contact you to submit a quote or
get the approval to do the repair.
The codes indicates that a certified backflow tester can test and repair all backflow devices. And a licensed
plumber can only repair a backflow device.
You can call us anytime form Monday - Friday 8am - 5PM at (775) 831-0123 to schedule your appointment.
Most water districts required the residential and commercial water consumers to install and maintain each
backflow devices in their premise(s) to ensure there are no existing cross-connections in the water.
YES. Even though there is a legal statement, ordinance, rule, resolution or other legal document, is best to also
cite the legal authority that the agency has for the establishment of the cross-connection control program. The
general line of authority starts with the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act amendments of 1996. Then, base on this
is the State enactment that establishes the State's primacy in the control of the water within each State. Then
the county may enact some form of cross-connection control program; and, finally the local water supplier with
its legal statement. It is not often that a full recitation of all legal history is necessary to convince a customer
that the water supplier does, in fact, have the authority to enact and enforce controls concerning the water within
its distribution system, but it is prudent to have the information in the policies & procedures.Additionally, within
the statement of Authority there should be a reference to the ability of the water supplier to terminate water
service to the customer if the customer fails to provide the required backflow prevention equipment, its
maintenance its periodic testing.
B&L Backflow Testing Specialists, LLC
P.O. Box 4867, Incline Village, NV 89450
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