South Carolina plumbers, like Plumb Time Plumbing, emphasize the importance of backflow prevention programs to protect public water by preventing contamination from cross-connections.
-- Backflow prevention in South Carolina has become a crucial part of protecting public drinking water, with state-mandated programs and regulations requiring backflow prevention assemblies at various points of connection. Local plumbing services providers, including West Columbia-based Plumb Time Plumbing and Drains, have been stressing to their customers and general residents alike how these programs aim to prevent contamination from cross-connections, where non-potable water sources could potentially mix with the public water supply.
“Every public water system in South Carolina is required to implement a Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention program,” explains Plumb Time’s Manny Anderson. “We have been working with local Columbia government officials to get the word out about the program, its primary goal to safeguard the public water supply from contamination by identifying and controlling cross-connections and preventing backflow - something our plumber team knows a thing or two about.”
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Anderson and other leading South Carolina-based plumbing company representatives have been explaining how backflow prevention assemblies are required at various locations, including residential, commercial, industrial, irrigation and fire line services spots. These assemblies, according to Anderson, must be installed according to SC-DHEC (South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control) requirements and must be tested immediately after installation and annually, or every two years for some residential devices, by a certified tester.
“Annual testing of backflow preventers is required for all commercial devices and some residential devices, ensuring they are functioning correctly,” adds Anderson. “The program operates under state regulations and plumbing codes, with, as we understand it, potential fines and penalties in the event of non-compliance. What’s more, property owners are responsible for installing and maintaining backflow prevention devices, while ensuring they meet the specified requirements.
“Finally, certified testers submit test results to the relevant water authority, often through electronic reporting systems.”
According to Plumb Time expert plumbers, there are a variety of mechanical backflow preventers that are available on the commercial market, designed to allow free-flowing water in the correct direction. But, they stress, if the flow is reversed, the flow is stopped, with a variety of different mechanical methods employed to achieve this result depending on the type of backflow device.
The city of West Columbia, where Plumb Time Plumbing and Drains is based, safeguards the public water system under the State Primary Drinking Water Regulations. The Cross-Connection Control/Backflow Prevention program remains a state-mandated initiative designed to protect the public’s drinking water from contamination by identifying and eliminating cross-connections.
Plumb Time Plumbing and Drains brings more than 20 years of experience to West Columbia and Lexington, SC, offering a range of solutions from backflow prevention services and general plumbing repair to sewer line repair, drain cleaning, sewer camera services, water heater repair, jetting, gas line repair, plumbing fixtures, water lines, sump pumps, sewer lines and kitchen/bathroom remodeling. Locally owned and operated, Plumb Time remains competitive with affordable prices and same-day service. The local Columbia plumber is located at 3513 Delree Street and can be reached by calling (803) 988-9202. For more information visit the above cited website.
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Name: Manny Anderson
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Organization: Plumb Time Plumbing & Drain Services
Address: 3513 Delree St, Columbia, SC 29170, United States
Phone: +1-803-988-9202
Website: https://www.plumbtimesc.com/
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