Keeping your fresh water fresh and uncontaminated with sewer water is important, and this is where backflow services can help to maintain this separation in Wake County, Apex, Cary, Morrisville, Garner, and the surrounding areas. Often backflow issues stem from toilets and hoses, and these can contaminate the fresh water source, but there are other reasons why backflow can become an issue for homeowners. In many cases a backflow preventer can be installed that helps to prevent any backflow issues from occurring, maintaining the separation of fresh water from waste water. We can come to your property to do a backflow inspection and testing and provide you with the results along with a plan to help remedy any issues. Contact us today to schedule a backflow testing.
This is for All Properties
While many people think that these backflow regulators and equipment are only for commercial properties or apartment buildings, the truth is that they are often required for any and all properties that are connected to the municipal water system. Many times a burst water main is the culprit for potential contamination of clean water supplies, but as mentioned even hoses should have backflow preventers so that the change of water pressure doesn’t suck in dirty water through the hose and potentially contaminate fresh water.
Some potential backflow sites include bathroom faucets where they are leaking and this can cause backflow into the cold water line; a clogged drain or sewer can do this, especially in older homes with pipe traps; damaged fitting or outdated/old fittings can also lead to backflow issues. Working with our team we can diagnose the issue and create a plan to fix it.
Air Gaps are an Ideal Solution
In many cases air gaps are the ideal solution as this allows for potable water to flow in a single direction to the waste side of fixtures. We see these in toilets, sinks, and tubs with P-traps installed near the drains of these fixtures. These air gaps are like one-way valves, and they also prevent gases from flowing back from the waste water side to the potable water side. And because these are easy to maintain and don’t require annual inspections, they are a great solution, but just one solution as other scenarios exist as well.
Backflow is a serious issue that can contaminate thousands of gallons of fresh water if it isn’t dealt with properly in Wake County, Apex, Cary, Morrisville, Garner, and the surrounding areas. When you want to make sure that you are following local ordinances and protecting the water supply, talk with Bolton Construction & Service. Contact us today to ensure your backflow issues aren’t issues at all.