Starting with your sprinkler system, Woodard says to completely ... to turn the test ports to release any water that is in the backflow preventer. For a visual, here’s a report from KHOU 11 ...

If your sprinkler has manual drain valves, also shut off the valves on the backflow preventer. A backflow device, typically ...

Although backflow preventers are more common at commercial buildings that have fire sprinkler systems, residential customers may need one, too, depending on local regulations. Homes that have ...

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Colorado lawmakers are fast-tracking a bill to fix a 2024 plumbing law that raised concerns about public health. The bill ...

In an effort to continue to provide safe, potable water, Clearfield Municipal Authority recently launched a backflow prevention program.