Backflow Testing Rock Hill, MO
Backflow testing in Rock Hill, MO. Backflow testing is vital to maintaining the health and well-being of your landscape, your Rock Hill neighborhood, and your family. When the time for your annual Rock Hill, MO backflow testing approaches, it's the perfect time to schedule an appointment with the certified irrigation backflow experts at Lawn Sprinklers of St. Louis.
We have spent the last four decades providing Rock Hill, MO families like yours with knowledgeable and friendly sprinkler services such as backflow inspections. Schedule your appointment in Rock Hill, MO today by connecting with us online or by calling us at 314-450-0342.
What is Backflow in Rock Hill, MO?
The fundamental takeaway on backflow is this -- it's certainly not good. We will worry about the rest. Backflow is unsanitary water or sewage that is flowing in the opposite direction -- back from where it came. It is literally flowing back towards its source. Backflow can occur anywhere in your plumbing where pipes that are carrying water flowing in opposite directions intersect or cross-connect, and is usually caused by an extreme change in water pressure, such as a burst pipe in Rock Hill, MO.
Your Rock Hill, MO sprinkler system consists of a system of underground pipes laid strategically throughout your property. Between uses of your sprinkler system, water sits in these pipes, ready to spring into action when the sprinkler system is turned on. This is perfectly fine for watering your landscape, but this sitting water is less ideal for other uses once it's been sitting under your lawn. The sitting water trapped in your pipes becomes a hot spot for bacteria, minerals, or chemicals to build up, such as:
- Fertilizers/pesticides
- Chlorine from spas/pools
- Human waste
- Soap from dishwashers/sinks/showers
When a change in pressure occurs, the potentially contaminated water in your Rock Hill, MO sprinkler system could end up finding its way the water source of your kitchen and bathroom taps and showerheads. As you can figure, backflow is unsavory at best and a severe health hazard at worst. Mineral-heavy water can damage your home, give your tap water a bad taste, irritate your skin, and perhaps cause illnesses that may even become life-threatening.
What Causes Backflow Situations in Rock Hill, MO?
Water naturally wants to move from an area with high pressure to an area of low pressure. The issue of backflow may occur in Rock Hill, MO, if:
- The water pressure in the line is reduced
- There is a broken water line
- A copious amount of water is being employed, such as the amount needed for extinguishing a fire
- The sprinkler system is not installed correctly, causing back-pressure from pump
Give us a call at (314) 450-0342 or contact us. The backflow inspection experts at Lawn Sprinklers of St. Louis specialize in eliminating all causes of backflow in Rock Hill, MO.
What is the Backflow Testing Process in Rock Hill, MO?
Backflow testing needs to be accomplished any time you suspect there is an issue with your backflow preventer in Rock Hill, MO, and at least annually as a routine check-up. Your backflow preventer is a device that ensures water can only flow in one direction. Sprinkler backflow inspections are vital in ensuring that the water in your sprinkler system is not making its way into the water that is used inside your Rock Hill, MO home.
When you book an appointment Lawn Sprinklers of St. Louis for Rock Hill, MO backflow inspection, you will want to know what to expect. Our lawn care experts love to discuss the intricacies of sprinkler systems, plumbing, and our work, but ultimately what you need to be aware of when anticipating a Rock Hill, MO backflow testing appointment is that your water will have to be shut off. It is a relatively painless process for you as a homeowner, provided you plan ahead and make the necessary arrangements or adjustments in your schedule to account for the short visit during which your water supply will be turned off.
When you schedule professional backflow testing with a licensed lawn sprinkler servicer like Lawn Sprinklers of St. Louis in Rock Hill, MO, expect a brief 20 to 30-minute visit. When our licensed technicians arrive at your Rock Hill property to perform backflow testing, we will conduct tests and observe your backflow preventer and the flow of water to be certain that the backflow preventer is functioning as it should. Specifically, they will:
- Verify that the check valves on your backflow preventer are properly functioning to prevent backflow.
- Ensure that all ports work correctly, opening completely when necessary.
- Check that the relief valves open before the pressure at the check valve reaches less than 2 psi below the pressure at the inlet device.
Don't worry about grasping the concepts of your backflow preventer in depth. When you count on the professional services of the backflow experts at Lawn Sprinklers of St. Louis, there is no need for you to get into the details. Our team of specialists have years of experience providing exceptional service in Rock Hill, MO lawn sprinkler installations, inspections, and repairs. Our dedicated service members are equipped with extensive training and all the necessary equipment to perform safe and effective backflow testing throughout the Rock Hill, MO area.
Why Do I Need Backflow Testing in Rock Hill, MO?
In Rock Hill, MO and throughout Missouri, as in most places, backflow testing is required for homeowners who have a sprinkler system installed. According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, as well as St. Louis County ordinance, anyone with an irrigation system must have their backflow testing done annually by a certified backflow testing professional. You will receive a notice from your municipality when your annual backflow testing is due. No need to worry though, Lawn Sprinklers of St. Louis follows all applicable guidelines for Rock Hill, MO home and property owners, and can even file the paperwork.
Contact a licensed backflow testing professional at Lawn Sprinklers of St. Louis now or call us at 314-450-0342.
Along with backflow testing for our Rock Hill, MO neighbors, Lawn Sprinklers of St. Louis provides the following professional lawn care services throughout the Rock Hill, MO and St. Louis areas:
- Licensed Backflow Tester Near Me
- Local Lawn Care
- Irrigation Companies
- Winterize Sprinkler System
- Lawn Fertilizer Service Near Me
- Lawn Aeration Near Me
- Sprinkler System Installation
- Outdoor Landscape Lighting
- Spring Lawn Care
- Sprinkler System Startup
How Important is Backflow Testing to My Family and Neighborhood in Rock Hill, MO?
Your Rock Hill, MO backflow preventer is vital to your water system. A lot is riding on its performance, including the health and safety of you and your family. Problems with backflow can arise from seemingly minor occurrences, such as a difference in water pressure caused by different volumes of usage between neighbors, and much more significant issues such as a water main break. Even minor contaminants or a small amount of contaminated backflowwater are a significant threat to your health. Backflow testing prevents these issues from taking hold and detects weaknesses in your preventer before a problem occurs.
Lawn Sprinklers of St. Louis banks on the following trustworthy backflow preventers for our neighbors in the Rock Hill, MO area:
The certified backflow testers of Lawn Sprinklers of St. Louis are well-versed in backflow testing as well as all other types of lawn sprinkler and irrigation maintenance and repair. Since we are a full-service lawn sprinkler company, when we are already on your Rock Hill, MO property for backflow testing, we make it simple for you to schedule follow-up service or perhaps even for us to take care of the problem then and there.
Reach Out to the Leader in Rock Hill, MO Backflow Testing | Lawn Sprinklers of St Louis
Backflow testing is something you owe not only your yourself, your property, and your family, but also your Rock Hill community. It is also your legal obligation. It's an essential service that should be left to the experts. For more than thirty years, the Lawn Sprinklers of St. Louis team has been providing backflow testing and other lawn care services to keep Rock Hill and Greater St. Louis residents and their properties safe. We are dedicated to providing thorough, knowledgeable service for your annual backflow testing.
Schedule your Rock Hill, MO backflow testing appointment today by calling us at 314-450-0342 or by connecting with us online.