Get Your Backflow Prevention Device Tested Today
Have you got your notice from Sydney Water to get your backflow prevention device tested? Or do you want to schedule a backflow testing to stay on top of your compliance requirements? Our accredited backflow licenced plumbers offer complete backflow testing throughout the Sutherland Shire and the southern areas of Sydney.
Our plumbing team can take care of your yearly backflow prevention testing and submit the relevant reports to Sydney Water authority. Keep the local community safe and meet your backflow system obligations. Don’t delay, book your annual backflow testing with Everyday Plumbing & Gas Services today.
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What is Backflow?
Backflow can occur when the water from your property flows backwards into the council’s pipes. Backflow is more likely to occur due to a pressure difference, for example, if the water pressure in your property is higher than the mains system or the main’s pressure drops.
This can introduce contaminants like chemicals, oil, or bacteria into the public freshwater system, affecting the water supply and causing residents to get sick or spread disease.
What is a Backflow Prevention Device?
Protecting the fresh drinking water throughout Sydney is everyone’s responsibility. One of the ways this is achieved is through backflow prevention devices which are fitted to everything from your garden tap, to your home water meter and toilet.
Properties or businesses with larger water supply requirements (large meter), an unmetered water connection or those who have a higher risk of contaminating the water supply must have a separate backflow device installed.
Backflow Prevention Explained
Introduction to backflow prevention - Video Sunshine Coast Council
Backflow Prevention Devices
Backflow devices can have the following three elements to prevent water from flowing backwards:
- Valve - Allows the water to flow in one direction
- Air Gap
- Break Tank
Property owners are responsible for the backflow prevention devices on their property. They must be tested annually and at the time of installation.
What devices are required for each Hazard Rating?
Backflow risk is classified as low, medium and high - wherein a low rating means it doesn’t endanger the health or cause injury, a medium rating means it could endanger health, and a high rating means any backflow issue can cause death.
The properties hazard rating will determine the type of device installed:
- High hazard - Reduced Pressure Zone Device (RPZD) or Registered Air Gap
- Medium hazard - Testable Double Check Valve (DCV)
- Low hazard - Non-testable backflow prevention containment device. Sydney Water’s 20 and 25-mm meters have a simple backflow prevention device installed suitable for low-hazard connections
Both medium and high-hazard devices are required to be tested every year by an accredited backflow plumber. Any valves that do not pass the test need to be replaced or repaired.
How Everyday Plumbing can help?
- Our backflow plumbers are fully licensed, insured and accredited to conduct the installation, maintenance and testing of backflow prevention devices.
- We can assess your site and based on the hazard rating we can install the backflow prevention devices to ensure you meet your obligations
- We provide annual backflow device testing services for residential and commercial clients across the southern and central Sydney regions.
- We can also organise a testing schedule for your residential or commercial property. Our team will remind you when your annual backflow device testing is due and schedule a visit at a time convenient for you.
- We ensure the devices are functioning properly and will provide you with a Certificate of Compliance and submit it to Sydney Water.
- We are available 24/7 for emergency plumbing services and can reach your premises in minutes to resolve your issue.
What happens if you do not get your backflow prevention device tested?
Sydney Water keeps a register of all testable backflow prevention valves and devices and carries out random audits throughout the year. If you don’t comply with the requirements, Sydney Water may restrict or disconnect your water supply and impose a fine.
For more information on your testing responsibilities visit - sydneywater.com.au
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