Backflow is the undesirable reversal of water flow back into the supply lines. This reversal of the flow of water can introduce contaminants such as other liquids, gases, and solid particles into the distribution pipes of potable (drinkable) water supply. Thus, backflow can contaminate your water supply and make it unsafe to drink.
Backflow can occur because of two main reasons; high back pressure or back-siphonage.
High backpressure is when the water pressure in your system is too high. When this pressure exceeds the supply water pressure, it causes the water in your system to mix with the water supply and enter the supply pipes. This is how it can contaminate the water.
Back siphonage occurs when the supply pressure suddenly falls. When the water pressure inside the supply lines falls below the pressure of your plumbing system, the water in your system can enter the supply lines and contaminate the water. This can occur due to a variety of reasons, including the use of a nearby fire hydrant.
Backflow does not only affect you. It affects everyone who shares the same distribution pipes for water supply. Thus, if your plumbing system is contaminating your water supply with backflow, it affects your neighbors as well.
You can prevent water in your system from contaminating your water supply by installing a backflow preventer.
A backflow preventer is a large plumbing fixture that, as its name suggests, prevents backflow from contaminating your water supply. These fixtures have large valves on both sides and only allow water to flow one way – from the supply to your plumbing lines. With a properly installed and maintained backflow preventer, water from your internal system never find its way into the supply lines.
If you are a resident of San Diego or the surrounding areas of Santee, El Cajon, and La Mesa, and want to install a backflow preventer on your property, look no further than El Cajon Backflow. With more than 20 years of experience in the plumbing industry, we have built a community of loyal clients due to the quality of services we provide.
At El Cajon Backflow, we believe in putting the needs of our clients first. That is why we offer up-front cost estimates to you over the phone before we do the job. Our team visits you and we evaluate the cost of the job to give you a reasonable estimate, so you have an idea of how much you have to pay for our services.
If you require trustworthy, on-time, cost-effective, and experienced backflow preventer installation or replacement services, call El Cajon Backflow today!
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