The 2025 Backflow Awareness Survey
Backflow preventers help protect our drinking water against contamination, but most homeowners have no idea what they are. This lack of awareness leads many to question the need for these safety measures, weakening support for regulations. To explore how awareness affects this perception, we surveyed 1,000 single-family homeowners on public water systems across the U.S. on what they know about backflow.
National Backflow Prevention Day
Join us each August 16th as we celebrate and show gratitude for the people and products of backflow prevention who work tirelessly to protect our potable water supply.
Advance Public Understanding of Backflow
The “Advancing Backflow Awareness to Safeguard Public Water” webinar is now available on demand!
Explore what homeowners know about backflow, the challenges of raising awareness, and what educational opportunities exist to promote backflow prevention practices. Complete the full session and earn a Certificate of Completion that may be submitted for professional development hours.
Connected Technologies Bring Backflow to the Future.
Flood Detection
Freeze Detection
Fire Tamper Switch
Performance Monitoring
Stop Replacing Corroded Valves
Arm Yourself with ArmorTek®
Select ACVs/PRVs and backflow preventers are available with ArmorTek, a 3-part coating system designed to inhibit Microbiologically Induced Corrosion (MIC).
ArmorTek-coated ACVs/PRVs are backed with an 8-year MIC Warranty.
Backflow Preventer Test Kit Recalibration
Recalibration is essential for maintaining accurate and reliable backflow preventer test results. Learn why it’s important, how often test kits should be recalibrated, where to send your test kit, and how to send your kit in when ready for recalibration.
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