Backflow Prevention in Greater Richmond and Tri-Cities Areas

Protecting Clean Water with Backflow Prevention Devices

Backflow prevention devices ensure that contaminated or polluted water doesn’t flow back into the public water supply, keeping chemicals, toxins, and other pollutants out of the clean water system.

Plumbing codes require all water outlets to include a backflow prevention measure to safeguard drinking water. For instance, every sink has an air gap between the faucet and the flood level of the sink. However, systems like lawn irrigation, pool fillers, boilers, and cooling towers require a testable backflow prevention device on their water supply. These devices must also be certified as functional by a licensed Backflow Prevention Device Worker.

At 9 Yards Plumbing and More, we’re proud to offer testing and certification services for backflow prevention devices. We handle everything from testing to submitting results to the local jurisdiction, so you can stay compliant without the hassle of compliance notices.