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Backflow Prevention
Protecting your drinking water from contamination.
Backflow prevention keeps your drinking water safe by stopping contaminated water from flowing back into the clean supply. Aotea Plumbing & Drainage installs, tests and maintains backflow prevention devices for residential and commercial properties, keeping you safe and compliant with council requirements. Contact us for professional backflow prevention services.
What is backflow prevention?
Backflow is the unwanted reverse flow of water, which can draw contaminants back into the drinking water supply. A backflow prevention device is a specialised valve that stops this from happening. Many councils require these devices to be installed and tested annually, particularly for commercial premises and properties with certain water uses.
When do you need backflow prevention?
Your council requires a backflow prevention device for your property.
You operate a commercial premises with a higher contamination risk.
You have an irrigation system, bore, or alternative water source connected to your supply.
Your existing backflow device is due for its annual compliance test.
You’re completing a new build or fit-out that requires backflow protection.
What does backflow prevention involve?
Our qualified team will assess your property, recommend and install the right type of backflow prevention device, and carry out the annual testing required to keep you compliant. We handle the paperwork and provide the documentation your council needs, so staying compliant is simple and stress-free.
Why Us
Why choose Aotea Plumbing & Drainage for Backflow Prevention?
Installation, testing and ongoing compliance.
Solutions for residential and commercial properties.
Local service backed by the nationwide Aotea Group network.
Looking for a reliable plumber?
Aotea Plumbing is your local team of qualified experts, proudly serving Kiwi homes and businesses.
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