Pricing
We pride ourselves on offering affordable and competitive pricing, while providing outstanding service. Please contact us to request a quote or schedule your service.
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*Prices listed are subject to change. Please contact us for an approximate quote!*
Backflow Testing
People often wonder why they need to have their backflow assembly tested. State and Federal laws require this in order to protect the quality of drinking water. The Federal Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 states, “The water purveyor has the primary responsibility for preventing water from unapproved sources, or any other substances, from entering the public potable water system.” Because of this our water Purveyors require us to have our backflow assemblies tested annually and in working order or risk having our water service terminated until in compliance. The fact is, backflow testing helps to protect the public drinking water supply and it cost you and your local water district money to protect the quality of the water they supply to you.
We perform your backflow test and submit all of the documentation to the purveyor or governing agency for you. If the assembly happens to fail we offer a free estimate and discuss any repairs with you prior to work being performed. We keep track of when your backflow test is due so you don’t have to. We will either call, text, or e-mail you a reminder when your due date is coming up and perform your test prior to your due date. We offer exceptional service and competitive pricing.
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In supplying a community with water, it is intended that water go from the water main through the service line/meter and into the building. When a backflow incident occurs such as back siphonage and or back pressure, the flow of water goes in the reverse direction of flow from the building through the service line/meter and into the water main. If water from an irrigation system, fire sprinkler system, boiler etc is introduced to the main water supply system via backflow, wide spread illness can occur in the community.
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Backflow assemblies stop water from siphoning which means they prevent contaminants from being siphoned back into the public drinking water supply if the system ever loses pressure. Anyone that has ever created a siphon to drain water from something knows that water can be siphoned up or down hill. Pressure loss in water systems is more common than you might think. Some of the reasons for pressure loss are main line breaks, pump failures, system maintenance, and modification, and fire extinguishing. Even pressure fluctuations can cause water to siphon backwards.
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Backflow assemblies are used in preventing backflow from occurring. These assemblies have check valves designed to close, and in some cases, open in order to prevent water from going in the reverse direction of flow. These assemblies have been used for years to prevent backflow and are very important in protecting our water system. However, they are not infallible and must be tested at least once a year in order to verify they are in proper working condition. It has been said that 1 in 10 backflow assemblies will fail while being tested.
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The winter season in Idaho can get extremely cold. Most water that is outside ends up freezing. This includes the water in your backflow assembly and in the pipes of your sprinkler system. As water freezes inside these pipes, it expands and cracks the pipes damaging them.
Your backflow and sprinkler systems are expensive and should bring you many years of service preventing siphoning and watering your lawn conveniently and efficiently and save you hours of labor. Blue Backflow can help you do just that.