Keep Your Home’s Water Supply Healthy and Safe
Caring for a lawn or landscape takes more than just a healthy dose of water.
There are many toxic chemicals like fertilizers and pesticides, as well as manure and other contaminants that can become a real health hazard if they should get into the water supply. That’s why it’s important to stop these and other pollutants from getting into your drinking water. To make sure that never happens, we provide our customers with a sprinkler system backflow preventer test. To learn more, call (636) 692-4441.
Why It’s Important to Have a Sprinkler System Backflow Preventer
The backflow is usually located next to the foundation on the same side of your home as your water service.
The backflow preventer serves as a preventative measure against contaminating the potable water supply and a place where if a leak were to occur, the system could be isolated.
Know the Facts About Backflow Preventers
With a sprinkler system backflow preventer you get solid peace-of-mind as well as:
- An all brass backflow preventer construction
- All copper piping to and from backflow above grade
- Optional unions for easy off-season removal
- ASSE and Foundation for Cross-Connection Control at USC certified
Why Backflow Preventer Testing?
There are a few reasons why it is important to have a backflow preventer, while providing irrigation for the lawn and landscape around the home.
- Reduces the risk of contaminated water leaking into the water supply
- Ensures water is suitable for drinking and other common uses
- Keeps the water pressure even to prevent backpressure in the irrigation system
Let the pros at Pro Outdoor come out and inspect your irrigation system for breaks or leaks, and ensure that you have a safe and secure water supply for your sprinkler system.
Backflow Conditions
In the event of a water main break or a major power outage, a backflow condition can occur. This will cause the water from your irrigation system to be pulled into the potable side of your water supply creating contamination. A backflow preventer is the key device in keeping your family and community safe and the water supply pure.
Backflow Preventer Testing
It’s important to have your sprinkler system’s backflow preventer device annually inspected to make sure it provides solid protection against the health hazards of a contaminated water supply. Pro Outdoor’ backflow test service includes:
- All paperwork and tagging
- Test information filed with appropriate county or water purveyor
- Testing the backflow prevention device
- If repairs are necessary, an estimate will be provided prior to repairing device
We Use High-Quality Backflow Preventers
Keeping the area around a home well irrigated should be a high priority but not at the cost of safety of the water supply leading into your home. That’s why we use only the best sprinkler system backflow preventers in the industry.
Brass backflow construction, all copper piping and certified parts help ensure the safety for the water supply that runs to the rest of your home, while still regulating and maintaining the water necessary to irrigate the area around your home.
Around-the-Clock Emergency Service
Unfortunately, unexpected things can happen to an irrigation system. Pipes freeze and burst, or a lawnmower accidentally clips a head. We have a 24-hour emergency service line in case you need someone immediately. Call 636-695-7804.
The pros at Pro Outdoor use only approved drainage devices and are up to date with municipal permits. Schedule the service now with one of our expert technicians and keep your water supply free of hazards and contaminates.
Certified Backflow Testing for St. Charles and West County Residents
Backflow testing is not just a safety measure—it is a mandatory compliance requirement set by municipalities across the St. Louis region. Our licensed testers are up-to-date with the permits and regulations in all major jurisdictions.
- We handle all required testing, documentation, and filing of the necessary paperwork with your local water purveyor in St. Charles County.
- For residents in West County (including Chesterfield, Ballwin, and Wildwood), we offer prompt service to certify your device and ensure you remain compliant with local ordinances.
We ensure a safe, secure, and compliant water supply for your sprinkler system and home.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why is backflow preventer testing mandatory in the St. Louis area?
Testing is mandatory to ensure that the device—which keeps contaminated irrigation water from entering the public drinking supply—is functioning correctly. Local health codes and water purveyors in the St. Louis area require annual certification to protect community health.
What happens if my backflow preventer fails the test?
If your device fails the backflow preventer testing, it means it is not protecting your water supply. We will provide an immediate estimate for the necessary irrigation system repairs or replacement. Once repaired, we will re-test the device to ensure it passes before submitting the final paperwork.
How often must backflow preventer testing be performed?
Backflow preventer testing must be performed annually (once every calendar year) to comply with most municipal codes in Missouri.