Irrigation Backflow Test

Every sprinkler system is outfitted with a backflow preventer, which keeps water that has been used for irrigation away from your drinking water lines. Backflow refers to used water that is often contaminated with fertilizers, pesticides, and other harmful chemicals. If your backflow preventer isn’t working correctly, this water could end up in the drinking water supply for you and your neighbors. Sprinkler owners are responsible for testing the backflow preventer each year to ensure it works properly.

An irrigation backflow test is essential for your irrigation system, just like regular maintenance for other home appliances. Since the backflow mechanism is internal, it’s impossible to tell whether or not it is working unless you get it tested professionally. Aquascapes Irrigation offers sprinkler services of all kinds. We will make sure that your backflow valve is working or alert you immediately if it isn’t. Sometimes, the problem is quite simple, like a broken o-ring or a stray piece of debris. After we repair your sprinklers, we’ll make sure your sprinkler system startup is still smooth and reliable.