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What is a Reduced Pressure Backflow Preventer (RPZ)?
An RPZ is a type of backflow device that protects drinking water in your home or business and the city water supply from contaminants.
Why do I need an RPZ device?
The RPZ device prevents back pressure and backsiphonage (if reduced pressure exists in the supply piping allowing undesirable substances to be drawn into the drinking water supply). Contaminants can enter an irrigation system from fertilizer or pesticides that are sprayed on lawns. If there is a water leak in the house, house water service break, city water main break or hydrant flushing, the water pressure can drop, causing systems to back up into the drinking water supply. If this occurs, the RPZ will open up and dump water out rather than allowing potentially contaminated water to backflow into the drinking water supply.
Why do I need to get my RPZ device tested each year?
Arkansas State Plumbing Code requires the use of an RPZ on all sprinkler systems, restaurants and any high hazard businesses. All city governments must comply with these laws. The law not only requires the use of an RPZ device but that the device must be tested once every year. Only a licensed RPZ tester can certify the proper operation of an RPZ valve. Once the RPZ is tested the certification paper work will be forwarded to the City of Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village or other appropriate water company.
To schedule the testing, repair or replacement of your RPZ device, please call us at 623-3325 or 922-3325. Thanks again for your business!
What is a Reduced Pressure Backflow Preventer (RPZ)?
An RPZ is a type of backflow device that protects drinking water in your home or business and the city water supply from contaminants.
Why do I need an RPZ device?
The RPZ device prevents back pressure and backsiphonage (if reduced pressure exists in the supply piping allowing undesirable substances to be drawn into the drinking water supply). Contaminants can enter an irrigation system from fertilizer or pesticides that are sprayed on lawns. If there is a water leak in the house, house water service break, city water main break or hydrant flushing, the water pressure can drop, causing systems to back up into the drinking water supply. If this occurs, the RPZ will open up and dump water out rather than allowing potentially contaminated water to backflow into the drinking water supply.
Why do I need to get my RPZ device tested each year?
Arkansas State Plumbing Code requires the use of an RPZ on all sprinkler systems, restaurants and any high hazard businesses. All city governments must comply with these laws. The law not only requires the use of an RPZ device but that the device must be tested once every year. Only a licensed RPZ tester can certify the proper operation of an RPZ valve. Once the RPZ is tested the certification paper work will be forwarded to the City of Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village or other appropriate water company.
To schedule the testing, repair or replacement of your RPZ device, please call us at 623-3325 or 922-3325. Thanks again for your business!