{"id":217,"date":"2025-10-20T14:36:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T14:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwtso.com\/?page_id=217"},"modified":"2025-10-20T14:40:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T14:40:18","slug":"backflow-inspection","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wwtso.com\/index.php\/home-2\/services\/backflow-inspection\/","title":{"rendered":"Backflow Inspection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backflow Basics for WTSO Customers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"451\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/wwtso.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-093345.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwtso.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-093345.png 451w, https:\/\/wwtso.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-093345-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Backflow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a water system, consistent pressure ensures water flows correctly through pipes. A sudden pressure change can reverse this flow, causing backflow. During backflow, non-potable water from a private system may flow back into the public water supply, posing a health risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Backflow Prevention Device?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A backflow prevention device is a mechanical unit installed in your water line to maintain one-way flow, preventing backflow and safeguarding the public water supply. It\u2019s placed between the water meter and the first branch of your private plumbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Annual Testing Requirement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your backflow prevention device must be tested yearly by a licensed plumber or certified backflow tester. Test results should be submitted to your local water utility. Devices needing replacement require a permit and must be installed by a licensed plumber or utilities contractor. Repairs, which don\u2019t require a permit, should be handled by a certified backflow repair technician or licensed plumber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule Your Testing with WTSO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WTSO offers certified backflow technicians to meet your annual testing needs. Call us at 225-667-9876 to book your appointment today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank You for Protecting Our Water Supply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By testing your backflow prevention device annually, you help keep our public water supply safe. Thank you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Backflow Basics for WTSO Customers Understanding Backflow In a water system, consistent pressure ensures water flows correctly through pipes. A sudden pressure change can reverse this flow, causing backflow. During backflow, non-potable water from a private system may flow back into the public water supply, posing a health risk. What Is a Backflow Prevention Device? &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwtso.com\/index.php\/home-2\/services\/backflow-inspection\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Backflow Inspection&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":69,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-217","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwtso.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/217","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwtso.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwtso.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwtso.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwtso.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=217"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wwtso.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/217\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":219,"href":"https:\/\/wwtso.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/217\/revisions\/219"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwtso.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/69"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwtso.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}