Acute Backflow
To backflow owners in Riverside County, San Bernardino County and Orange County.
Water can be unsafe. Contaminated water can be deadly. It is estimated about 14,000 people die each day due to contaminated water and water related diseases. However, in this day of age there are systems that can be used to keep it clean. Acute Backflow is here to help.
Have you ever wondered what a backflow is or what does a backflow assembly do exactly? Perhaps why it is important to have that device? Or have you experienced situations in which the water at your business or home were contaminated? Do not panic, you’ll find all of the information you need here!
What is backflow?
In Laymen’s terms, backflow occurs when a flow of unwanted water goes into the reverse direction. Basically, it means that contaminated or polluted water enter potable water supplies and systems. Why is this dangerous? This is dangerous because it places the water system in your home or business at risk. Pollution and pesticides and many other substances can contaminate the water, making it hazardous for you, your family and any other person to drink.
There are two reasons that backflow can occur. They can occur either through back pressure or a back siphoning, and it is highly important to know which condition exists in your business for proper installation of the correct backflow device. When the pressure in the system is higher than its supply, back pressure occurs. For example, if by any chance the system pressure increases in some way, a backflow will surely happen. This can create a hazard which can be harmful, even fatal in some incidences without the proper device for prevention.
Backflow is a serious detriment to anyone’s home or business water system. However, there is hope. Want to know how you can keep your water safe?
Backflow Prevention Devices
With the invention of backflow prevention devices, water has been easily able to remain unharmed by pollution and contamination. With these devices the potable water supply can be safe from these dangers and will be able to use water efficiently and safely.
And you’re still wondering “How does this work?” and “Why do I need this?” With Backflow prevention devices, the harmful additives in the water will be removed. There are two types of backflow prevention devices: mechanical backflow prevention assembly and the air gap.
Now the air gap is one of many backflow prevention devices. However, it is one that can be easily understood and explained. Mainly, the air gap is a space between any device that collects or pools water. They are opened to a plumbing system where the water is filtered. Through the use of the air gap, backflow can be prevented saving millions of lives.
Why is it important to have a Backflow Prevention Device?
There are multiple reasons why one should have backflow prevention devices.
Reason 1: Safety
You will never know the time when your water will become contaminated. It will happen if you do not have a backflow prevention device. By not having this device, you risk not only your life, but the lives of your family, friends and whoever is in your household. Do you know anyone who has suffered an illness due to drinking contaminated water? It is because they were unable to get a backflow prevention device.
It is imperative to obtain a backflow prevention device so that you can keep you and the people around you unharmed. Due to this, one who is reading this article should quickly obtain one so that they can ensure that they are safe.
Reason 2: Health
Having a backflow prevention device is a great investment towards your health not to mention everyone else’s. By buying one of these devices you are able to prevent many diseases from entering your system. It is said that people who drink uncontaminated water are able to gain health benefits such as: reduced stroke risk, lowered heart disease risk, few kidney stones, keeping your weight down, and clearer thinking.
By investing in a backflow prevention device, you are basically telling yourself “I want to add more years onto my life”. Thus, when you obtain one, your health and your life will be greatly rewarded by doing so.
And not only do people need backflow devices for their own personal benefits, but also for their devices must also be protected as well.
Why would my device need protection?
Your backflow prevention device is probably one of the most important components when it comes to safe water. However, due to the lowered economy, copper and brass prices have raised. This means your average backflow prevention devices are in danger of being stolen. This backflow theft is a huge predicament in areas such as Riverside County, San Bernardino County and Orange County.
So, it is best that you also invest in an anti-theft system, which can be easily installed. We can fabricate and install a custom security cage around your device. This will prevent you from paying a hefty bill for the lost water, a new device and the installation costs. Plus continue to keep the water clean and healthy.
We can help you!
The road to getting cleaner water is easy. You are not alone. By contacting Acute Backflow services, you are gaining one of the most advanced services in California. And with each second you are with us you are one step closer in making your home and/or business a safer place. Any problem that you have, we are ready to handle it.
Contact Us
Have a question? Need any assistance with your backflow prevention device? Acute Backflow is the name you need to know.
Contact us at (909)663-4766
or
Email us at contact@AcuteBackflow.com
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