Backflow Prevention is better than the cure
Backflow Prevention
If water distribution systems were designed with the intention of the liquid flowing in one direction only, then the exact opposite of that would be pretty catastrophic, right? Well, it happens often enough for there to be a name for it – it’s called ‘backflow’.
First thing’s first, to make sure you don’t get stuck with your tail between your legs, here’s the gist on backflow:
- Backflow pushes harmful substances like used water, industrial fluids and/or gases back into the plumbing system, thus infiltrating pipes that distribute potable (drinkable) water
- If backflow occurs, toilet odours, vapours and even solid contents can be drawn into household plumbing
- It’s plain-old dangerous, harmful to your health and for lack of a better word, gross
Keep Your Water Safe with Plumbdog’s Backflow Prevention Services
At Plumbdog, we treat your plumbing with the same care as a loyal pup. Backflow is no fetch-and-run game – it can lead to dangerous water contamination. That’s why our expert team is here to prevent backflow and keep your water safe and clean.
Whether it’s a new backflow device installation or a routine inspection, we’ll “paw-sitively” ensure everything is in top shape. With upfront pricing and on-time service, you can trust us to sniff out potential issues before they become big problems. Our licensed plumbers will keep your water flowing in the right direction, leaving contaminants “on a leash”!
Don’t let backflow cause a ruckus – call Plumbdog today for reliable, tail-wagging good service. We’ll “paws” at nothing to ensure your water stays safe!
Your Backflow Plumbing Specialist
Western Australian law requires a backflow prevention device to be installed on all properties with a medium to high risk of contamination of potable water. If you’re unsure whether you need a backflow device installed, talk to your nearest Plumbdog – we’re happy to help.
Backflow prevention device types vary, with some more common than others. From an Air Gap to an Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB), or a Chemigation Valve to a Reduced Pressure Zone device, the list goes on. These devices must undergo backflow testing at commissioning, after any maintenance and at least every 12 months thereafter by a licensed plumber who has permission to test devices utilised in backflow plumbing – like Plumbdog!
Plumbdog is your one-stop backflow prevention expert. We can help with backflow prevention testing and backflow device inspection, repairs, installation and maintenance. All of our backflow devices and valves are installed in compliance with Australian Standard 2845.3. We can set up an annual service to ensure your device complies, plus, we’ll liaise with your water utilities services on your behalf to make the process as smooth as possible – but don’t worry, their bark is worse than their bite.
If you’re a commercial enterprise, it is your responsibility to ensure you comply with all relevant backflow prevention obligations specific to your business. Common sources of contamination are industrial workshops, manufacturing operations, and commercial agriculture practices that utilise pest control chemicals and fertilisers. Other sources include foot spas, swimming pools, and areas where there is a medium to high risk of contaminated water backflow.
Backflow prevention devices must be installed at the property boundary’s water meter, protecting the potable water supply for the entire property. This method of boundary protection is called containment. A backflow preventer eliminates the risk of contamination at any cross-connection points in the plumbing system, ensuring the safety and health of your customers, employees and any thirsty puppy that makes a stop at the office!
Your Water Corporation will send an annual letter to the property owner regarding backflow device maintenance. Failure to maintain such a backflow device with the appropriate backflow testing procedures will result in a non-compliance notice and a possible fine of up to $2,000. On top of this, you’ll get a daily penalty for as long as you fail to comply with the terms of the notice.
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The Greater Perth is right in our back yard and we have fully qualified plumbers throughout. We specialise in general plumbing maintenance and emergencies and turn up to every job in service vehicles bursting at the seams with stock. We also have all the gear and every idea!
Water leak detection & repairs is one of our specialties. We are one of few plumbing companies in Perth who specialise in leak detection & repairs.
Drain Cleaning & CCTV is one of our specialities. We have invested tens of thousands of dollars into our service vehicles so that we come out to our clients properties fully equipped to tackle the trickiest of blocked drains issues. Our high pressure water jetters combined with our CCTV cameras take out the guess work and allow us to clear blocked drains issues and provide long term solutions as no one wants ongoing issues.
We specialise in hot water systems and we can diagnose, repair, or replace most systems. Often our clients call on us to first inspect their system and this allows us provide recommendations and associated pricing to repair or replace their system. If a replacement is the recommended approach then by having one of our technicians onsite allows them to recommend the system which will suit your needs moving forwards rather simply replacing what was there before which is often a long term mistake. Once one of our repair or replacement options is accepted we can provide you with same day hot water as no one enjoys a cold shower.
We do not charge a callout fee. The way we work is that we send a fully qualified and experienced plumber to your property. Our plumber will meet you onsite and run through any issues you have, he will then give you his/her recommendations and associated pricing, and once you are happy to proceed with one of those recommendations he will get to work. Only if you choose not to proceed with one of his/her recommendations would we simply ask you for $125 inc GST to cover his/her time on site and we will leave you a written quote to consider in your own time.