What Backflow Prevention Devices Mean To A Responsible Water Provider
As residents of South Florida, we all know where our water supply comes from. Aside from answering to the supply from underground, both potable and waste-water management is provided by a city or county designated utility department. Access to a municipality’s water service is regulated by how much is used and billed at a monthly cost. And chances are, each city or county’s water authority operates a number of backflow prevention stations throughout the communities in which their services operate.
Potable Water Saftey Is Always The Member Priotity
To offer a brief yet general intro as to what these valuable clean water mechanisms are and do; backflow prevention devices are plumbing systems attached or built into a municipality’s main water supply line. Its sole purpose is to ensure that no wastewater comes into contact with any potable water the city provides. Of course, as practical as this sounds, it is vital to any water provider by way of their quality assurance requirements. Clearly, there are legal ramifications if anyone were to unknowingly suffer serious illness due to contaminated water. So regular testing is necessary to maintain a constant supply of potable water. However, if a situation arises such as a broken water main or, for any reason, drinking water is compromised, it is the municipality’s responsibility to notify the public through all means necessary to avoid the potential health hazard it may cause. Once repaired, and all required testing is complete, the city’s utility department will issue a statement through the same means in order to advise all residents that the water is, in fact, safe for consumption.
Modern Day Plumbing Practices Help Maintain The General Public’s Health
To further lessen the chance of potable water contamination, many businesses that have backflow prevention devices for their water access conduct tests annually. Not only does this help in the prevention of cross-connection issues on-site, but also to aid in reducing the possibility of other water-related issues. And that’s a great deal of peace of mind, given the fact that the population of South Florida continues to grow year after year. Altogether, such an accomplishment is a true testament to the innovation of modern day plumbing practices used to help maintain the general public’s health and well-being. Cost-effective and safe, backwater prevention devices are the reason water consumption is reliably possible.
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