Backflow Prevention Services

A working backflow preventer keeps contaminated water out of your home. It is a reliable safeguard that stops foreign materials and pollutants from getting into your water supply, including:

• Bacteria: Wastewater can contain a wide range of harmful microorganisms that can cause infections and diseases, including cholera and salmonella. 
• Chemicals: Sewage can contain high concentrations of ammonium, nitrogen, nitrates, phosphorous, and a wide range of other chemicals. 
• Gases: Sewer gas can make it difficult to breathe and cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and eye, nose, and throat irritation. The most toxic sewer gases include ammonia and hydrogen sulfide.

A backflow preventer doesn't just avoid a mess. It protects your household from hazards and illnesses associated with contaminants in raw sewage. That brings us to these additional benefits of backflow prevention:

• Ensures clean and safe water: Aside from bacteria, chemicals, and gases, it also helps keep sediment and rust particles out of your water supply. Without a backflow preventer, water may smell or taste bad or even appear muddy.
• Avoids broken pipes: Backflow prevention devices help avoid pressure buildups that can cause pipes to burst, which can lead to extensive water damage throughout your home.
• Maintains water pressure: Backflow issues can cause drops in water pressure that can make it difficult to shower, cook, clean, or otherwise use water for basic household chores.

Drops in water pressure can occur due to disruptions like broken water mains and the use of nearby fire hydrants. It’s these pressure drops that can cause the flow of water in your home to reverse. A faulty backflow valve won’t stop backflowing water from reaching your fixtures.

Fortunately, such an issue can be detected by using a backflow tester. We recommend annual testing and maintenance to make sure your backflow prevention devices are working. Most devices have a built-in port that, when downstream water sources are turned off, allows the plumber to measure the differential pressure across the system’s check valves.

We provide backflow maintenance, testing, and repair as part of our comprehensive range of commercial and residential plumbing services. If you don’t have a backflow preventer installed, we can install one for you. Air gap types are common in residential applications but our team can also install the latest vacuum pressure breakers, automatic flood gate valves, and reduced pressure zone devices.

Whether you want to schedule backflow preventer maintenance, need to have a device installed, or notice signs of backflow in your Orange County home or business, NEXGEN can help. Call to schedule an appointment or reach us in an emergency.