Backflow Testing and Repairs

What is a backflow? Why do you have to pay to have your plumbing system tested for backflow or cross contamination? A backflow preventer is high hazard prevention device. More simply put, it prevents toxins from one part of a water system from flowing into the fresh water supply line and endangering public health. As an example: chlorine or e coli bacteria from a pool getting into the water supply and contaminating drinking water.

The reason water lines need to be tested is because each state (and some municipalities) has certain plumbing codes and standards they uphold to keep the local fresh water supply safe from contamination. Most have strict codes to make sure each backflow preventer device is working properly. That is where Roto-Rooter Plumbers come in. If you have a backflow device at your home or business, you will receive a letter stating that your device needs to be tested periodically.

Roto-Rooter is licensed to test your backflow preventer devices and ensure they are preventing cross contamination and your potable water supply is safe. Just call Roto-Rooter and one of our licensed plumbing specialists will come out and test for backflow. If there is a problem they can fix it right away and they will provide you with a written cost estimate for any repairs that need to be made. If everything is working properly Roto-Rooter will forward your test results to the appropriate city officials to let them know you've complied with backflow inspection requirements and your system is safe.