BACKFLOW TESTING IN OREM, UT

As of late, there have been instances where homes have suffered from backflow problems. These issues happen when someone turns off a fire hydrant or valve, and the water begins to flow in the opposite direction. This can cause a spike in your bill and come with repercussions if not addressed.

If you have a sprinkler system, the easiest way to avoid any backflow problems is to have them checked out by a professional. Multiple benefits come from having these tests done before ever running your sprinklers.

Watering your lawn is a mundane task for most of us, but there is actually more to do than what appears on the surface when you think about it. Before anyone can ever consider running the hose or sprinklers, they must make sure everything is in line. This means ensuring that all valves are closed, not allowing any water through, turning on the water, and ensuring that no one comes back later and turns it off.

Orem Irrigation is the go-to source for all of your irrigation needs. We offer comprehensive design services as well as installation and repairs. If you need a sprinkler system installed, we can help out, but we highly recommend taking care of any backflow issues beforehand.

Backflow can be a severe problem for many homeowners if they do not know what to look out for. With backflow problems, it becomes easy to take the hose you are using and, in essence, contaminate the municipal water supply. Therefore, it is essential to have backflow testing done so that everything is in line, and you will not have hassle over a water bill that is much higher than it needs to be.

The most common cause of backflow happens in the winter when pipes are exposed to the cold air. Piping is pressurized, but this pressure drops when the heat from inside the home begins to escape. This pressure drop can cause water to come streaming out of the outside faucet if it is turned on and may even push sediment into other parts of your piping system. This can happen in residential and commercial buildings and should be taken care of before anyone begins using their sprinklers or any other equipment that could contaminate the main municipal supply.

The other common reason for backflow is when the water does not flow in the right direction. If you are running through your sprinklers, and it seems like they take forever to finish up, there may be a problem that needs to be checked out. The most common reason this happens is that someone turns off or breaks one of your valves by accident. This is an excellent reason to keep tabs on all valves both inside and outside your home.​

Backflow problems can be prevented by having these tests done before you ever turn on the sprinklers. If there are any issues, then Orem Irrigation will help you fix things so that everything is safe for use in the future.
Call Orem Irrigation today for your backflow testing so that you can have peace of mind about all of the equipment being used on your property. We are happy to help you keep things running smoothly so that you never have any issues or problems with your irrigation system again.