The risks of backflow and cross-contamination won’t shock anyone, but they can jump in frequency whenever older systems are ...
The global backflow preventers market is on course to reach USD 614.1 million by 2035, rising from USD 422.9 million in 2025 ...
Now is the time to protect your sprinkler irrigation system. This guide explains how to quick drain your system or blow it ...
The warning said freezing or near freezing low temperatures between 29 and 34 degrees are expected early Tuesday. The coldest ...
Many residents in Alpena have received, or will be receiving, letters from the National Water Specialties Company (NAWSC) acting on the City’s behalf to help bring the City of Alpena into compliance ...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Retired professional mechanical engineer Mike Higgins, 75, recently sent the city of St. Petersburg a letter with ideas on how to redesign backflow preventers to make them more ...
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How To Winterize Your Sprinkler System

Close any open drain valves or test cocks. Open the sprinkler water supply valve. Do this slowly to avoid pressure spikes. Turn the controller back on and run each zone manually to check for leaks, ...
The backflow preventer is usually a set of brass pipes located around your house that stick up out of the ground. STEP 1: Locate the valve that shuts of the water to your irrigation system and turn it ...
Thieves probably got a few bucks for the valves they stole from a tiny Ahwatukee homeowners association, but it was a costly crime for the HOA. Last month thieves struck RT2, a 124-home ...
As a certified Cross Connection Control Specialist, you can now complete and submit Backflow Prevention Device Test Reports online. Once you submit your test report, you and your client will receive a ...