Cities run backflow prevention programs to keep the drinking water clean, and some properties must comply. The program is about the cross-connections.
The purpose
The program prevents the contaminated water from flowing back into the supply. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Shoreline, the protection is the public health aim.
The requirements
Commercial properties and some residential systems must install and test the preventers. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Shoreline, the requirements follow the risk.
The testing
The required assemblies are tested yearly by the certified testers. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Shoreline, the test record goes to the utility.
The irrigation
Irrigation systems with the backflow risk are part of the program. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Shoreline, the sprinkler system needs the preventer.
The notice
The utility notifies the properties that must comply. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Shoreline, the notice is the trigger.
The records
Keeping the test records filed satisfies the program. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Shoreline, the records are the proof.
The call
Comply with the program. Call 888-217-3585 and Shoreline Plumber Connect will match you with a Shoreline pro for the testing.
Plumbing in Shoreline: what to know
In Shoreline, rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Kitsap County — from Lake Forest Park, Mountlake Terrace and Edmonds to ZIP codes like 98133, 98177, 98155 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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