Contrary to what recent snow flurries might indicate, warmer weather means irrigation season is nearly upon us. For those with lawns, that means it’s almost time to turn on the sprinklers and watch ...

One huge change that came with the new Minnesota State Plumbing Code that went into effect on January 23rd of this year was the requirement for annual backflow preventer testing. Here's the exact code ...

Nothing says “happy holidays” like a mandated backflow prevention device. In late November the city of St. Helena sent letters to 23 water customers giving them 60 days to install the devices, which ...

One of the most valuable shared resources in our community lies right beneath our feet. Clark County is fortunate to have a large and high-quality aquifer to rely on for its drinking water supply. We ...

Thousands of large buildings in Ottawa, including hospitals, schools, businesses and apartment complexes, should be required to to install “backflow prevention ...

A new system has been introduced around backflow devices designed to keep our freshwater system safe and clean. Backflow devices are installed in the water pipe between Council’s water supply system ...

Midland residents on streets prone to flooding due to issues caused by combined sewers can now receive a small monetary subsidy to help cover the costs of installing backflow prevention valves.

MARANA, Ariz. (KGUN) — The town of Marana is asking homeowners to check their Backflow Prevention Devices. The system works to prevent anyone from contaminating their own drinking water system.