Skokie Backflow Testing
Skokie Backflow Testing
If you are a Skokie resident, backflow testing is required by the Village in order to ensure the safety of your drinking water. Teaming up with Chicago Backflow Inc. is an easy and effective way to make sure your water is clean and safe. whether you have a single backflow device, hundreds or are not sure of your situation, our team of specialists can tailor a plan that fits your needs perfectly. With over 40 years of experience servicing Skokie and the surrounding Chicagoland area, you can count on us for all your commercial or residential backflow testing and repair needs. Give us a call today at 630.276.7070 to get started!
Certified Skokie Inspectors
Mark Conoboy has been testing backflows with us for 5 years.
Trusted Backflow Testing in Skokie
Residents of Skokie know that they can rely on our backflow testing service to keep their water supply safe and clean. Our inspectors are the best in the business, and we are available 24/7 to answer any questions or concerns you may have. In addition to backflow testing, we also offer a variety of other services to help keep your cross connection up to code including installation, certification and repair. If you are looking for reliable backflow testing or more in Skokie, look no further than CBI. With years of experience, our team is passionate about protecting the public water supply and keeping your property in good hands. Contact us today to schedule a test or get more information.
Where Are Backflow Preventers Installed?
Backflow preventers are installed on the main water line where the connectors for the wastewater and freshwater meet. The gadget is a valve that closes automatically whenever there is a change in pressure. Once the valve is closed, sewage cannot continue to flow oppositely. Instead, it is diverted, preventing cross-contamination. Skokie has over 200 restaurants, each possessing one or multiple backflow preventers that need testing!
How Can Private Residences Prevent Backflows?
Frequently, backflow is the result of uncontrollable forces. As someone who drinks water in the Village of Skokie, it is important to be aware of cross-connection hazards and how to prevent them. Cross-connections can occur when there is a connection between the potable (drinking) water system and a non-potable water source. This can happen when you submerge a hose in soapy water buckets, pet watering containers, pools, tubs, sinks, drains or any other container of liquid that does or could have contained chemicals. If a drop in water pressure occurs the contents that the end of the hose is in will be sucked up into the Village’s water supply.
Are Backflow Prevention Devices Necessary?
In most places, backflow preventers are not required for individual residential properties. The backflow device would be located further down the water main and be for the entire neighborhood or apartment complex. However, Skokie may mandate you to install a device and maintain annual backflow testing if your home has an irrigation system. Most villages in the United States mandate backflow preventer installations and annual testing for commercial and industrial plumbing systems. If you are a business owner you should have to be keeping up to code with your local laws. Want to learn more about backflow or what services we could help you with visit our Learn More page, or set up a meeting today to talk with an expert!