Backflow
Lascko Services provides expert backflow testing and certification to keep your water supply safe and clean.
Concerned about your water quality?
Backflow occurs when contaminants such as chemicals, greywater, or even sewage flow backward into your potable water supply. This can pose serious health risks for your family and home. At Lascko Services, we specialize in backflow testing and certification to ensure that your home remains protected from the dangers of backflow, meeting local regulations and giving you peace of mind.
What Causes Backflow
Your water system is designed to flow in one direction, but certain events can cause it to reverse. Here are some common causes of backflow:
Frozen Pipes
When water freezes, it can expand and block the flow, causing pressure imbalances that lead to backflow.
City Water Main Breaks
A sudden break in the city’s water supply system can drop water pressure, leading to contaminants entering your home’s water.
Water Leak in a Pipe at Your House
Leaks in your home’s plumbing can reduce pressure and allow contaminated water to flow backward into your clean water supply.
Fire Hydrant Flushing
During hydrant flushing, changes in water pressure can cause a reverse flow, bringing in unwanted substances.
Water Service Break at Your Home or in Your Neighborhood
When a water service line breaks, the loss of pressure can draw contaminated water into your plumbing system.
Any of these issues can lead to harmful substances entering your water system, putting your health at risk. Backflow testing is essential to ensuring your water stays clean and safe.
Choosing a Backflow Preventer Device
If you don’t yet have a backflow preventer installed, it’s time to consider one. These devices are crucial in keeping harmful substances from contaminating your water supply. Some of the most common types of backflow preventers include:
Pressure Vacuum Breakers
Pressure vacuum breakers are essential devices designed to prevent backflow in your plumbing system. They feature an air inlet that allows air to enter the system, effectively blocking contaminants from entering your water supply when water pressure drops.
Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies
A reliable option for high-risk situations, these preventers are designed to maintain a barrier between your water supply and contaminants, even when pressure changes occur.
Double Check Valves
These backflow preventers use two valves to keep your water safe, providing an extra layer of protection against contamination.
Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker Assembies
These are designed to stop backflow by introducing air into the system when water flow is reversed, preventing contaminants from entering.
Choosing the right backflow preventer depends on your specific plumbing setup, and the experts at Lascko Services are here to help you choose and install the best option for your home.
Hire Lascko Services Today!
Don’t wait until your water is contaminated! Protect your home with expert backflow testing and certification from Lascko Services. Call us at (231) 674-1176 to schedule your service today and ensure your water remains safe.
