Protect Your Water Supply with Backflow Testing

Safeguarding the purity of your Northern Virginia water is paramount, and that's where Superior Sprinkler comes in. Introducing our cutting-edge backflow technology solutions, ensuring clean and safe water for your home or business.

Backflow incidents can contaminate your water system, posing health risks and compromising the quality of your drinking water. Our advanced backflow prevention solutions are designed to prevent the reversal of water flow, keeping pollutants and contaminants from entering your water supply.

Superior Sprinkler is a DPOR certified Backflow Prevention Device tester recognized in the following areas:

Fairfax County

Loudon County

Town of Leesburg

Superior Sprinkler Systems offers backflow testing to new and existing customers. This test may be required by your county. Superior Sprinkler Systems will conduct the testing and will also send required documents to your county.

What is Backflow Testing?

Backflow testing for sprinklers is part of our maintenance services.  This testing that ensures the safety and integrity of the water supply in an irrigation system. Backflow occurs when there is a reverse flow of water from the irrigation system back into the main water supply, potentially causing a concern for contaminating the public water system.

Backflow testing is a process that involves inspecting and evaluating the functionality of a backflow water prevention system to ensure that it is working effectively. Backflow prevention systems are designed to prevent the reverse flow of water, which can lead to the contamination of the water supply.

During backflow testing, a certified Backflow Testing technician will examine the backflow prevention assembly or device installed in a plumbing system. The purpose is to verify that the device is functioning properly and capable of preventing the unwanted flow of water from non-potable sources back into the clean water supply.

Backflow testing is typically required by local water authorities or regulatory agencies to ensure the protection of public health and prevent water contamination. It is especially important for properties with potential backflow hazards, such as irrigation systems, fire sprinkler systems, or commercial establishments where chemicals or pollutants are present.

Do I Need Backflow Testing?

Your sprinkler system should have a backflow prevention device designed to prevent contamination, but over time, these devices can wear out or malfunction. Backflow testing is performed to verify that the backflow prevention devices are functioning correctly and effectively. Below are the reasons why you may need Backflow Testing:

1. Compliance Virginia Regulations: Virginia homeowners may be legally obligated to undergo backflow testing to comply with local regulations and maintain the safety of the water supply.

2. Water Quality: Backflow testing helps ensure that the backflow prevention system is functioning properly, minimizing the risk of water contamination, and protecting the health and safety of the household.

3. Health Hazards: Backflow testing helps identify any potential issues with the backflow prevention system, allowing Virginia homeowners to take corrective measures and prevent the entry of pollutants or chemicals into their water supply.

4. Insurance: Some insurance policies for homeowners may stipulate that regular backflow testing is required to maintain coverage. 

By conducting backflow testing, homeowners can proactively protect the quality of their water supply, comply with regulations, and safeguard the health and well-being of their household. 

Schedule A Consultation With Superior Sprinkler’s Certified Backflow Testing Technicians