Backflow Prevention: Protecting Your Georgia Home's Water Supply

Backflow occurs when contaminated water flows backward into your clean water supply. This can introduce chemicals, bacteria, and other hazards into your drinking water. Backflow prevention devices stop this from happening.

What Causes Backflow?

• **Back pressure** — when downstream pressure exceeds supply pressure
• **Back siphonage** — when negative pressure pulls water backward (like during a water main break)

Who Needs Backflow Prevention?

• Homes with irrigation systems
• Properties with swimming pools connected to fill lines
• Homes with boiler heating systems
• Commercial properties (often required by code)
• Any cross-connection between potable and non-potable water

Testing and Maintenance

Backflow prevention devices need annual testing to ensure they're working properly. Our licensed plumbers perform these tests and certify your device.

**Protect your water supply.** Call on Ark — 912-682-9991.