An irrigation system must be separated from the drinking supply by a backflow preventer, so fertilizer and dirty water can never be pulled back into the house. It is a code requirement, not an option.
The job
The preventer stops irrigation water from flowing backward into the potable supply during a pressure drop. Without it, lawn chemicals could reach the drinking water.
The types
A double-check valve suits most lawn irrigation, while a reduced-pressure assembly is required for higher hazards. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Shoreline, the code sets the type.
The test
Most jurisdictions require an annual backflow test, and the results are filed with the water department.
The freeze
The device is drained and sometimes removed before winter, because a frozen backflow preventer cracks and leaks.
The call
Stay compliant and keep the supply safe. Call 888-217-3585 and Shoreline Plumber Connect will match you with a Shoreline pro.
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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