Germantown, MD Backflow Testing & Prevention

Backflow is caused by water flowing in reverse direction, thereby backing up into your plumbing systems.  Backflow in your Germantown home can result in contaminated water with often serious health consequences.

A Backflow Preventer is Essential for Your Home
Mechanical backflow preventers are installed in residential and commercial plumbing systems to prevent water from flowing backward.  They’re installed where water enters your home and, when properly tested and maintained, can reliably prevent the backflow of poor quality water into your drinking water supply.

What causes backflow?

Backflow is caused by a sudden drop in water pressure due to heavy usage, heavy demand caused by fire-fighting, or a break in the water main.

Negative effects of backflow
Connections between your drinking water system and potential sources of contamination are called “cross connections.”  These can fail both within your home and inside the public water supply, making a backflow preventer doubly necessary to keep known contaminants out.

Annual testing is essential

The assemblies have moving parts which can foul or wear out. Periodic testing insures the devices are working properly.

Your 1 Plumber:  Someone you can depend on!

Throughout Germantown and southern Maryland, no one is better qualified to protect your home and family from backflow contamination than Your 1 Plumber.  Contact us today for our installation or testing services.  We’ll also be happy to answer all your questions.

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