Backflow can occur when the water from your property flows backwards into the council’s pipes. Backflow is more likely to occur due to a pressure difference, for example, if the water pressure in your property is higher than the mains system or the main’s pressure drops.

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Sydney Water keeps a register of all testable backflow prevention valves and devices and carries out random audits throughout the year. If you don’t comply with the requirements, Sydney Water may restrict or disconnect your water supply and impose a fine.

Property owners are responsible for the backflow prevention devices on their property. They must be tested annually and at the time of installation.

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Protecting the fresh drinking water throughout Sydney is everyone’s responsibility. One of the ways this is achieved is through backflow prevention devices which are fitted to everything from your garden tap, to your home water meter and toilet.

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Our plumbing team can take care of your yearly backflow prevention testing and submit the relevant reports to Sydney Water authority. Keep the local community safe and meet your backflow system obligations. Don’t delay, book your annual backflow testing with Everyday Plumbing & Gas Services today.

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Have you got your notice from Sydney Water to get your backflow prevention device tested? Or do you want to schedule a backflow testing to stay on top of your compliance requirements? Our accredited backflow licenced plumbers offer complete backflow testing throughout the Sutherland Shire and the southern areas of Sydney.

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This can introduce contaminants like chemicals, oil, or bacteria into the public freshwater system, affecting the water supply and causing residents to get sick or spread disease.

Backflow risk is classified as low, medium and high - wherein a low rating means it doesn’t endanger the health or cause injury, a medium rating means it could endanger health, and a high rating means any backflow issue can cause death.

Don’t get caught out, book the annual testing of your backflow device today. Contact Everyday Plumbing and Gas Services for all your residential and commercial backflow prevention testing throughout Sydney at .

Both medium and high-hazard devices are required to be tested every year by an accredited backflow plumber. Any valves that do not pass the test need to be replaced or repaired.

Properties or businesses with larger water supply requirements (large meter), an unmetered water connection or those who have a higher risk of contaminating the water supply must have a separate backflow device installed.