San Dimas Backflow Prevention & Check Valve Installation

Expert Sewer Services, Also Serving La Verne

To ensure your sewer system works the way it should, there are a few different valves that are very important to have installed properly. If these valves start to malfunction, contact Alpine Plumbing & Rooter for quick and thorough sewer services.

What Are Sewer Backflow Preventer & Check Valves?

A sewer backflow valve prevents the reverse flow from a municipal drainage system or city sewer from emerging into your home. A check valve is one type of preventer but it may not be the most effective type. It all depends on your situation and the unique application.

Backflow preventers are a crucial part of your home’s plumbing and sewer system. They help to maintain a sanitary environment by making sure your plumbing doesn’t contain contaminated water. With a properly functioning backflow valve, you will also avoid expensive repair from potential damages – some of which can occur due to problems in the sewer lines of your municipality or even a neighbor.

What Causes Sewer Backflow?

Wastewater flows in the direction of the slope of the pipe. Here’s how backflow can be caused:

• Blockage: In commercial or residential properties, blockages are often caused by grease, hair, physical obstructions, toilet paper, feminine products, napkins, etc. A blockage can also occur due to plumbing system deterioration, tree root penetration, or a collapsed line.
• Capacity: In your neighborhood, insufficient sewer line capacity due to any residential growth can contribute to backflow problems.
• Heavy Rain or Snow Melt: When snow melt or heavy rain occurs, your sewage system may become backed up. One major cause of this is because the public sewer system becomes heavily taxed by the excessive flow and volume of water.

Why Do I Need a Backflow Preventer?

Since it originates from a public sewer, backflow contains wastewater from various unsanitary sources. It can damage your property and create severe (even life-threatening) health hazards. While you may have no control over the city sewer, you can safely prevent backflow from happening in your home by utilizing the proper sewer valve within your plumbing system.

Do you need a backflow preventer installation or repair? Not sure if your home has one or which one you should get? Call the experts at Alpine Plumbing & Rooter today at (626) 349-6631 and our professional plumbers will help advise you on a plan that fits your needs and budget.