
Have you had your irrigation system tested for backflow this year?
Question: Why do I need to test my irrigation system for backflow?
Answer: It is important that you check your irrigation system for backflow because if it goes undetected you could be exposed to contaminated water. Backflow happens when safe water reverses the path and pumps dirty water into the drinking water.
Per City of Charlotte Ordinance on Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control Article V Sec. 23-173- Installation and Testing of backflow prevention assemblies(link), "Each backflow-prevention assembly required by this article must be functioning properly when installed. Each customer must test, maintain and repair each required backflow-prevention assembly which is part of the customer's private water system.
What's the legal penalty if you don't test it and get caught? $100 fine, plus possible termination of water service. In most cases, only the fine is charged.
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E.R. Plumbing Services are Charlotte backflow preventer testing experts. Schedule an appointment to get your backflow preventer tested today.
Learn more about backflow and why it causes contamination of drinking water if the backflow preventer is compromised.
Learn about legal requirements of backflow preventer testing.