Why is Backflow Testing Necessary?
WaterWork Plumbing provides backflow testing in Livonia, MI for homes, lawn sprinkler systems and businesses. Clean water flowing into your property and dirty water exiting should only flow in one direction. If the flow of water suddenly changes, making the dirty water flow back to the clean water, you have a backflow problem on your property. So, what exactly does backflow testing involve? In backflow testing, our plumbers in Livonia will check your plumbing system to determine if there’s backflow. They will also assess the backflow preventers for any defects. Backflow preventers ensure that water moves in the right direction and prevent contaminants from reaching your water supply.
Livonia, like every Michigan water system, runs a cross-connection control program under the state’s Safe Drinking Water Act rules, and the testable devices covered by that program have to be checked by a qualified tester.
Who Can Test a Backflow Preventer in Michigan?
Since January 1, 2018, Michigan only accepts backflow test results from a tester who holds an active ASSE 5110 certification, and that tester also has to be a licensed plumber or an apprentice working under one. That rules out most handymen and many irrigation crews. When we test your device, the work is done to that standard, so the result is one the city will accept.
How Often Does a Sprinkler Backflow Preventer Need Testing?
For a residential lawn sprinkler system, state law says a water system cannot require a test more than once every five years after the first test at installation. The exceptions are a device that has been repaired since its last test, or a system that injects fertilizer or other chemicals. Commercial assemblies, such as reduced pressure zone (RPZ) valves on boilers, fire lines and process water, are usually tested more often, on the schedule the program sets.
Our Backflow Testing Process
Our plumbers will first inspect the condition of your backflow preventer. They will also record and verify the device’s model, serial number, location, size, and manufacturer.
The actual tests will begin once these checks are done. In the tests, our plumbers will look for signs of backflow and identify the source. They will also look for leaks and changes in gauge movements in the valves. If the device fails, we explain why, rebuild or replace it, and retest it so you leave with a passing result.
Why Choose WaterWork Plumbing?
We understand how vital it is to attend to backflow emergencies. Our team of highly-skilled plumbers is always on call 24/7 to respond to your calls. Our plumbers undergo ongoing training to familiarize themselves with the latest technologies and innovations in plumbing. Our founder, David Foltz, is a licensed master plumber (Michigan license #8003885), and we carry $1 million in insurance.
Hire Professional Backflow Testing Service Today
WaterWork Plumbing specializes in backflow prevention, among other plumbing services. You can count on us for top-notch backflow maintenance, installations, and repairs. Call 248-542-8022 or book online to schedule backflow testing in Livonia, MI.
