Have you had your Backflow Prevention Valves serviced lately in Australia?

If you have any connection to Australia’s water pipes, including fire services, it is important to have backflow prevention devices installed to prevent contaminated water from flowing into the public water supply. Backflow can occur when water from your property flows backward into the pipes due to a pressure difference in the water supply, which can result in contaminated water being drawn back into the domestic water supply and making people sick. Backflow prevention devices are crucial in protecting water quality and must be installed and tested annually according to regulations.

Backflow prevention devices use one of three elements to prevent the backflow of polluted water: a valve that permits water to flow in one direction only, an air gap, or a break tank. Various types of premises, including cafes, restaurants, shopping centers, high-rise buildings, mechanic workshops, car washes, swimming pools, laundries, dry cleaners, golf courses, manufacturing premises, medical facilities, and chemical plants, may require backflow prevention devices.

Backflow can occur in two ways: back pressure backflow and back siphonage backflow. Back pressure occurs when downstream pressure increases above the system pressure, causing a reversal in water flow, while back siphonage occurs when the pressure at the source is greater than the pressure in the pipes, causing water to siphon back into the public water supply. Various causes, such as hand-held toilet sprayers, bathtubs, and showers with extension hoses, kitchen sinks with retractable handpieces, car washing bays, and swimming pool areas, can lead to backflow contamination due to back pressure and back siphonage.

At T Tech Plumbing, we can install, maintain, and test backflow prevention devices for real estates and other commercial clients 24/7. We are fully licensed and certified backflow prevention device testers and can provide immediate assistance for backflow device installation or annual testing.