Explaining Backflow Prevention, Part 1

Jun 15

Everyone does this. You wake up in the morning and get ready to start your day, splashing some cold water on your face. When you turn on that faucet, you expect that the water is safe and clean. However, potable water or drinking water can become contaminated if it comes into contact with other sources. Backflow service in Kansas City protects your drinking water from contamination.

To learn more about protecting your potable water from backflow, contact

Aegis Fire Protection online or call our team at 913-825-0343 today.

What is Backflow?

When water travels from the water treatment plant to your faucet, it must journey through several things. It has to go through many filtration systems to become drinkable water for you and your family. Water is supposed to come directly from the water treatment center before entering your main line.

However, changes in pressure can cause the water to flow backward and not go the way it was intended. This causes the need for backflow service in Kansas City. Backflow causes the flow of non-drinkable water or contaminated water to contaminate your supply or the public water supply making it unsafe to drink.

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What causes backflow?

The reason backflow happens is because there is a change in pressure. Let’s say, for example, there is a water main break. This creates a vacuum in the systems, and now everything is moving the wrong way; backward. If you have a commercial building, you’ll want a backflow inspection in Kansas City.

If your building has a sprinkler system, you will also want to install a sprinkler backflow preventer. If you fail to install one of these after a backflow event, rust, debris, and even parasites can enter your drinking water.

Call Aegis Fire Protection

We touched on the definition of backflow and what causes it. Aegis Fire Protection wants you to know how to prevent contamination from backflow, explain what a backflow preventer actually is, and why they are essential. We will go into detail about those in our next blog. Backflow can be a real struggle and cause safety concerns. That is why at Aegis Fire Protection, we offer backflow service in Kansas City to make sure your drinking water is safe.

Let us handle the details so you can focus on your business. Our services include fire sprinkler repair in Kansas City, backflow and fire alarm inspection in Kansas City, and automatic email reminders when your system is due for inspection. Easy scheduling for fire alarm and backflow service in Kansas City.

We file all reports to the city and fire marshal.

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With an impressive 38 years of experience in the fire protection industry, David Cook stands as a paragon of expertise and dedication. His extensive qualifications reflect a deep commitment to safety and excellence across various technical domains.

David is NICET Certified in both Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm systems, showcasing his mastery in designing and implementing critical fire protection measures. His credentials as a Certified Professional Estimator by the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) underline his precision and skill in project estimation and management.

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Through decades of dedicated service and continual professional development, David Cook has established himself as a leading authority in the fire protection and mechanical systems field, committed to safeguarding lives and properties with unparalleled skill and integrity.