Backflow Prevention
Installation and testing of backflow prevention devices.
Backflow prevention devices stop contaminated water from being siphoned back into the clean drinking water supply — a real risk any time there's a cross-connection between potable water and something like an irrigation system, a boiler, or certain commercial equipment.
Homes and businesses with irrigation systems, boilers, or certain other equipment connected to the water supply often require a backflow prevention device as a safety measure, and in many cases as a code requirement.
Once installed, backflow prevention devices typically need periodic testing to confirm they're still functioning correctly — a device that's failed silently defeats the purpose of having one in the first place.
If you're not sure whether your property has, or needs, backflow prevention, it's worth having it assessed — the requirement often comes up during a renovation, a new irrigation install, or a change in water utility requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a backflow prevention device actually protecting against?
- It stops water from flowing backward into the clean water supply — which can happen when pressure changes and there's a connection to something like an irrigation system or certain equipment that could introduce contamination.
- Does my home need a backflow preventer?
- It depends on what's connected to your water supply — irrigation systems and certain other connections often require one, sometimes as a code requirement. Worth having it assessed if you're unsure.
- How often does a backflow preventer need to be tested?
- Testing is typically required on a periodic basis to confirm the device is still working — a device that's failed can go unnoticed without testing, which defeats its purpose.
- Can you both install and test backflow prevention devices?
- Yes — we handle installation of new devices as well as ongoing testing for existing ones.
Backflow Prevention — serving Saskatoon and area
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