We Test Backflow Prevention Devices and do Sprinkler Work for the Portland Metro Area of Oregon

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Westside (503) 643-0466   Eastside (503) 669-2722

Womack Water Works Backflow Prevention

We test backflow devices for $40 and give discounts to locations with more than one device. When the backflow devices fail, we repair them when possible. We test devices in Beaverton, Clackamas, Cornelius, Fairview, Forest Grove, Gresham, Hillsboro, Newberg, Oregon City, Portland, Rockwood, Sandy, Tigard, Troutdale, Tualatin, Tualatin Valley, Wilsonville, West Linn, West Slope and many other various locations in Oregon. To see what work we do on sprinkler systems, click on the link above.

Most city codes require that a backflow prevention device is installed on irrigation systems, fire sprinkler systems, pop machine fountain units, heater boiler units, a car wash, multi unit dwellings – per zoning code, commercial buildings, or any devices that are required by zoning permit. This device prevents any flow from the source system from entering your home or office water system, assuring your drinking water will not be contaminated. Be sure you have a backflow prevention device, even when not required. Check with your local building inspector for the regulations in your area.

PUD Information

At the PUD, they are concerned about cross connection and backflow into the public drinking water supply. The Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and the State of Oregon share their concern and have passed rules and regulations that deal with cross connections and backflow prevention. One such potential cross connection is a sprinkler system. State Department of Health regulations state that any non-drinking water supply connection to the public drinking water supply system requires to have an approved backflow prevention device. The regulations also state that these devices must be tested annually.

The backflow device prevents chemicals and potentially contaminated water from flowing back into the drinking water supply. The backflow device is installed in the sprinkler control box near the water supply. Backflow devices are installed and owned by the homeowner within the premises of their property. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to ensure that the assembly is in satisfactory operating conditions at all times.

After a backflow device is installed, the state requires it to be tested annually to ensure proper operation in the event of a backflow situation. An Oregon state certified backflow assembly tester must perform the testing.  

What is a Cross-Connection?

A physical connection between the drinking water supply and any material that renders the supply non-drinkable is called a cross connection. Materials can come from a number of sources: sewage, a beverage machine or a sprinkler system. The cross connection provides a pathway for contaminated fluids to flow into the drinking water supply. A backflow prevention device stops this contamination from happening by stopping the water from flowing the wrong way in the pipes.

For more information and case studies of backflow devices not working properly, see link below.

Nobackflow.com

University of Florida Treeo Center http://backflowpreventors.com/  

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