What is Backflow Prevention and Does Your Home Need It?

When you think of plumbing for your home, chances are you’re not thinking of backflow as a potential problem. We’re here to tell you that backflow can be a serious problem and we always recommend backflow prevention. If you’ve never heard of backflow before you may not have the necessary protection for your home.

Read on to see why backflow prevention is vital for your home and what you can do to protect your home from backflow.

What is Backflow?

Simply put, backflow is the reversal of water flow into your plumbing system – everything that you want to be sent away in your plumbing comes back up, which is never a good situation.  There can be chemicals and bacteria in that backflow that create bad odours and potential health concerns for you and your family.  Even worse, cross-connections in your plumbing system can cause contaminated water to enter your water system.  That means your drinking and bathing water can become contaminated with backflow.

How Does Backflow Happen?

There are a few common reasons that backflow happens in plumbing systems, and fortunately they are all easily fixed.  The first common cause of backflow is weak water pressure in the water system.  That weak pressure can’t prevent backflow from coming back up the plumbing system and into your home.

The second common reason is high pressure in the plumbing system that brings water into your home.  When that pressure it too high, backflow can easily be brought back into your plumbing system and travel the wrong way.

What is Backflow Prevention?

The great news is that backflow prevention is simple and cost-effective, which is why we recommend it for everyone.  For a small cost you can prevent any backflow from entering your plumbing system and contaminating your water supply.

At Murphy’s Plumbing, we focus on the root of the problem, not just a quick plumbing fix.  We will find the source of the backflow and install the necessary system to intervene and correct that backflow problem in your plumbing.  No more contaminants in your home, that’s the Murphy’s guarantee.

Testing for Backflow

We always recommend regular testing for backflow issues in your home.  Backflow is a problem that can happen without you even knowing it.  Before you know it, there’s an even bigger issue on your hands including health problems and contaminated water.  

By letting the experts at Murphy’s Plumbing do regular backflow tests, you can rest assured that you and your family will be safe.  You can also cut down on future repairs and maintenance with regularly scheduled backflow testing, saving you time and money!

Does Your Home Need It?

The bottom line is that your home does need backflow prevention.  Left unchecked and untreated, backflow can cause serious issues not only to your plumbing system, but to the health of your entire family.  Installing a backflow prevention system ensures that your water is safe to use and is free of contaminated backflow.

The Murphy’s Plumbing Difference

Family owned and operated with over 45 years of expert plumbing experience, Murphy’s Plumbing provides premier plumbing services to the area for competitive prices.  If you’re experiencing backflow issues, Murphy’s Plumbing is the backflow team you need.  We treat your home like our own, meaning you’re only getting the best plumbing service available.

Backflow is just one of the many fantastic plumbing services that we provide here at Murphy’s Plumbing.  Our team of experts can tackle any plumbing project, no matter the size.  If you’re noticing backflow issues or any other plumbing problems, call the experts at Murphy’s Plumbing today.