A backflow preventer is a critical safety device on your irrigation system that stops contaminated water from flowing backwards into your home's drinking water supply. Without a working backflow preventer, irrigation water — which may contain fertilizers, pesticides, and soil contaminants — can potentially enter your potable water lines.
Most municipalities, including Cedar City, require annual testing of backflow prevention devices on irrigation systems connected to the public water supply.
What Our Backflow Testing Includes
- Full functional test of your backflow prevention assembly
- Check valves and relief valve inspection
- Pressure differential testing with calibrated gauges
- Documentation and test report for your records
- Report submission to Cedar City water authority if required
- Repair or replacement recommendation if device fails testing
What If My Backflow Preventer Fails the Test?
If your device fails, we'll explain exactly what's wrong and give you a repair or replacement estimate on the spot. In many cases we can repair it the same day. A failed backflow preventer that goes unaddressed can result in a violation notice from the water utility.
Who Needs Backflow Testing?
Any property with an irrigation system connected to the municipal water supply in Cedar City should have its backflow prevention device tested annually. This includes residential homes, commercial properties, and multi-unit housing.
Backflow Preventer Installation
If your irrigation system was installed without a backflow preventer — or if yours is too old or damaged to repair — we install new assemblies that meet current Cedar City code requirements.