Important Notice
Is your drinking water supply protected?
Did you know your backflow unit on your irrigation system must be tested annually in order to be compliant with Indiana State Regulations Code (Section 327 IAC 8-10). Backflow units are to be tested by a state certified backflow technician. These devices are installed in areas where drinking water might come in contact with water from other sources (I.E. Irrigation Systems or Fire Suppression Systems) and contaminate your drinking water.
These state certified technicians must be able to identify all types of backflow units, be able to test those backflow units to make sure that they pass state regulations and when necessary be able to make repairs as needed if the device were to fail. A technician must also be able to tell whether the existing or new backflow unit is within code and is installed correctly.
Q/A: How often do I need to have my backflow certified? Each year a certified technician will need to come to your home and inspect and certify your backflow unit and then report the finding to your local water company, who then in return reports to the state.
Is your drinking water supply protected?
Did you know your backflow unit on your irrigation system must be tested annually in order to be compliant with Indiana State Regulations Code (Section 327 IAC 8-10). Backflow units are to be tested by a state certified backflow technician. These devices are installed in areas where drinking water might come in contact with water from other sources (I.E. Irrigation Systems or Fire Suppression Systems) and contaminate your drinking water.
These state certified technicians must be able to identify all types of backflow units, be able to test those backflow units to make sure that they pass state regulations and when necessary be able to make repairs as needed if the device were to fail. A technician must also be able to tell whether the existing or new backflow unit is within code and is installed correctly.
Q/A: How often do I need to have my backflow certified? Each year a certified technician will need to come to your home and inspect and certify your backflow unit and then report the finding to your local water company, who then in return reports to the state.
Q/A: How will I know when you have checked my backflow unit? Our licensed technicians will leave you a card in your front door informing you of the services rendered the day of certification.
Q/A: What happens if my backflow unit fails? In most cases your backflow unit will be repaired or replaced and then re-tested the same day, so that it can be registered with the water department and in compliance with the state.
Q/A: Can anyone test my backflow unit? No, not just anyone can test your backflow. Your backflow will need to be tested by someone holding a state certification in backflow preventor testing.
Q/A: What is the cost in having my backflow unit certified? The annual cost in having a backflow unit certified is between $55.00 - $80.00 per unit depending on your location and the type of unit you have installed at your property. The $55.00-$80.00 is only the cost to inspect and certify the unit. Any needed repairs and replacements will be billed according to labor rate and needed parts.
Please call Perk-A-Lawn Gardens today to arrange for your backflow to be tested.
1-800-251-5752 or 1-812-882-5752
information@perkalawngardens.com
