Backflow Preventer Testing
About Backflow Preventer Testing
Backflow Preventer testing is a mandated law in the state of California requiring every backflow preventor to be tested annually to ensure that the backflow is functioning properly and protecting the city water supply.
Not all Backflows look the same, this is the most common style of Backflow called a Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly.
About Backflow Preventor Testing:
A backflow preventor is a device that is designed to prevent the flow of water from going in an undesired direction. Backflow preventors are required by plumbing codes in the state of california to protect the main water supply from contaminants. There are four main types of backflow preventors:
- A Reduced Pressure Principal backflow preventor
- Double Check Valve backflow preventor
- Pressure Vacuum Breaker backflow preventor
- Spill Resistant Vacuum Breaker backflow preventor
In order to ensure that the backflow preventor is truly doing its job, and only allowing flow in one direction, they are required by the state of California to be tested on an annual basis. Robertson Water Treatment holds a certificate from the American Backflow Prevention Association which is recognized in California as the standard certificate necessary to test backflow preventors.
If you are interested in getting a backflow preventor tested feel free to give us a call anytime. We will provide you with a quote and arrange to have the backflow tested at your convenience. We can be reached at phone number (858) 692-4087 or on our contact page on the website.
Certified by the American Backflow Prevention Association
The American Backflow Prevention Association is the gold standard when it comes to the education and testing of Backflow Preventers. The ABPA certifiaction says that the holder of the certification has been educated and tested on every style of Backflow Preventer and is recognized by the state of being an expert in the field of Backflow Prevention. Robertson Water Treatment has been certified by the ABPA.
Method
Method
01
Schedule
We'll ask you a couple questions about the backflow preventer in question and set up a time that's convenient for you to have it tested.
02
Test
We'll arrive at the location at the time we've scheduled, perform our test on the backflow and give you a copy of the results. Based on what we find in our test, we'll give it a passing grade or we'll arrange to have some work done on the unit.
03
Follow Up
After our test, well send the results to the city, and we'll see you again next year!