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Backflow occurs when water flows in the reverse direction through your plumbing system. That reverse pressure can pull contaminated water back into the clean water supply.
It more commonly happens due to a drop in pressure from the city’s water main, or from conditions within your own building like a fire suppression system engaging or a pump failure. Without a properly functioning backflow preventer, chemical residue, pesticides, or even wastewater could enter your drinking water.
This is especially dangerous in commercial properties with cross-connections, irrigation systems, boilers, and other high-risk plumbing layouts. A tested and certified backflow prevention system blocks this reverse flow, keeping clean water safe for use.
Backflow preventers are commonly required in commercial facilities such as restaurants, dental offices, apartment buildings, medical clinics, and manufacturing plants.
Many of these properties are mandated by the Kentucky Plumbing Code to have a working backflow prevention system installed and inspected annually. If your property includes fire sprinkler systems, irrigation systems, or any connection that could introduce contaminants into your potable water, a backflow device is often not optional, it’s required.
Alpha Plumbing works with contractors, property managers, and business owners to ensure that all necessary systems are installed and compliant. If you’re not sure whether your property requires one, we can inspect the layout and determine what’s needed.
We are certified to test and inspect backflow preventers in the state of Kentucky. If you’ve received a notice from the city or county requiring testing, Alpha Plumbing can handle the process from start to finish. We perform a full diagnostic check, make any needed repairs, and submit all paperwork to the appropriate agencies on your behalf.
During our inspection, we check for pressure loss, valve failures, and signs of wear that could compromise the device. If your unit does not pass inspection, we explain exactly why and walk you through the next steps to fix it. In most cases, we can make the repair immediately to avoid any downtime or delay in compliance.
Our licensed technicians follow state and local plumbing codes to ensure every installation is done right the first time. When we install a new backflow preventer, we factor in the size of your plumbing system, the layout of the property, and your specific use case. We do not take a one-size-fits-all approach. Our goal is long-term protection with as little disruption to your business operations as possible.
If your current backflow system is outdated, failing, or leaking, we can repair or replace it. We stock many of the most common parts needed for commercial devices and can usually get your system back up and running without delay.