Why Backflow Prevention Is Essential for Your Irrigation System
When it comes to protecting your home’s drinking water, a backflow prevention device is one of the most important components in your irrigation system. Without it, contaminated water from your lawn could flow back into your home or the public water supply.
What Is Backflow?
Backflow occurs when water flows in the opposite direction than intended, often due to a sudden change in water pressure. This can draw dirt, fertilizer, pesticides, or bacteria into your household plumbing.
Why It Matters
Backflow isn’t just an inconvenience — it’s a health hazard. Contaminated water can spread illness and violate Tennessee state laws that require backflow prevention on irrigation systems.
Testing Requirements in Tennessee
Tennessee law requires annual testing of backflow prevention devices by a state-certified tester. Freedom Irrigation is fully certified to perform testing and repairs in Tennessee (we do not test in Georgia).
Signs of a Backflow Issue
While some problems require testing to detect, watch for:
Unusual taste or smell in your tap water
Cloudy or discolored water
Sudden drop in water pressure
How Freedom Irrigation Can Help
We provide:
Annual certified backflow testing
Repairs for failing devices
Installation of new prevention systems
📞 Call/Text 423-505-2124 or Schedule Your Backflow Service today to stay compliant and protect your water supply.
