Consistent water flows from faucets, and showers are dependent on steady water pressure in a water system. When the water pressure falls due to excessive use of water in the house or a sudden pipe burst, you face water pressure issues in your home. We at Shire Care Plumbing have observed these issues arising at various properties sometime or the other.
The drop in water pressure creates some problems. It reduces the water flow in your system, and also allows contaminated water to get drawn into the water system from various sources such as ground, storage, etc. The presence of backflow pressure is another reason why contaminants get pulled into the potable water system. Among the sources of the back water pressure are:
- Pumps installed in the water distribution system.
- Power washing equipment.
- Heat exchanging equipment.
The above sources disturb the static pressure in a pipeline. Under these circumstances, you should not ignore the risk of chemicals causing contamination of the potable water on your property.
The Best Solution for Backflow Prevention
Installing, a backflow prevention device, is the best way to prevent the risk of water contamination. Current building and plumbing regulations require the installation of these devices in all new buildings when the structure is being built. Sydney Water conducts an audit of all industrial and commercial properties in the city to ensure compliance.
The directives related to the installation of the backflow devices consider issues such as the risk factor of the property and the nature of business run on a site. Local councils or local authorities control the compliance matters for properties located outside Sydney. Regardless of the type of property (residential, commercial, or industrial), the following three aspects are essential in deciding the type of device and the location of the feature:
- Containment
- Zone
- Individual
When you fit the device at the main meter assembly, your entire property is protected. The best way to ensure correct installation is to call an experienced local plumber for the job.
Backflow Prevention -Compliance Requirements
A property owner must follow compliance requirements in a sequential order, such as:
- Testing and certification by a licensed and experienced local plumber (with additional training) of the backflow prevention assembly to be installed.
- Testing and certification of valves after the initial installation is complete.
A property owner must get the devices tested and certified on an annual basis, or if they undertake repairs or relocation. We help you to complete compliance formalities as per Sydney Water rules and regulations. This helps to ensure the safety of the potable water on your property.
With over 20 years of experience behind us, we at Shire Care Plumbing have the expertise to handle all your backflow prevention and other plumbing requirements. For more information about our local plumber St George services, feel free to call us at this number- 1800 744 732. You can also request a free quote via this online form.
