Is it that time of year again? The Philadelphia Water Department is continually inspecting commercial properties for their backflow preventers. If you recieved a letter stating you need to have your backflow preventer tested or have one installed, give us a call! One of our certified backflow preventer technicians will come out to test and certify your device. Remember, you need to have your backflow tested once per year!

Don’t have a backflow but need one? We can help you there too! Call today and we can set up an appointment for Jack to come out and take a look. We will obtain all necessary permits, install, test and certify your new device. Call today to get the process started: 215-427-3228

Backflow Prevention

Jack Edmondson, Inc. has certified NEWWA and ASSE domestic backflow prevention technicians on staff to install, test, certify and service your backflow preventer.

What is a backflow preventer?

A domestic backflow preventer is a device that prevents the water from your building backflowing into the public water supply. The City of Philadelphia requires all commercial businesses to have a backflow preventer installed and to have the device tested and certified annually. In addition to a domestic backflow, some buildings also have a fire/sprinkler backflow preventer. We are not certifed to test fire/sprinkler backflow devices, but we can point you in the right direction if needed.

Our service list includes:

Testing and certifying domestic backflow preventers
Installation of domestic backflow preventers
Repair of domestic backflow preventers
Applying for permits for new backflow installations
Submitting necessary paperwork to the PWD Cross Connections program to certify backflow devices
Maintaining records of previously tested devices
Annual reminder of testing due dates if requested