Chicago Illinois Backflow Prevention and Certification

What is a Backflow Preventer Assembly?

A Backflow Preventer Assembly is an approved device that uses valves in different configurations to prevent contaminated or polluted water from reversing direction and flowing backward and contaminating the water supply.

What is the Law pertaining to Backflow Prevention?

The Illinois Department of Public Health, the EPA and local ordinances require that each Backflow Prevention Assembly must be tested and certified upon installation and shall be tested and certified annually thereafter by a licensed cross-connection control device inspector. Backflow Prevention Devices are commonly found on irrigation systems as well as fire sprinkler systems, swimming pools, boiler make-up, dental equipment and more…

Can you call a regular plumber to inspect and certify your Backflow Prevention Devices?

Only a plumber who is also a trained and licensed cross-connection control device inspector (CCCDI) can conduct the Backflow Preventer Assembly inspection, testing and repair and issue the certification.

Why is Rainbow Irrigation & Backflow Prevention, Inc. your best choice when you need this highly specialized plumbing service?

Our 24 hour Backflow Prevention emergency service means that we are ALWAYS available to our clients. To maintain this level of availability we limit our service area to the greater Chicagoland area (including suburbs). At Rainbow Irrigation & Backflow Prevention, Inc. we are very serious about our role in safeguarding the public water supply. That’s why our Backflow Cross-Connection related services are the ONLY plumbing services that we offer.

Enjoy the convenience of using one source for all of these important Backflow Preventer services.

• The annual INSPECTION of all types of cross-connection control devices, which includes testing the device in accordance with the current state and local ordinance regulations.
• The INSTALLATION of all types of Backflow Prevention Devices (including RPZ).
• The MAINTENANCE and REPAIR of all types of Backflow Prevention Devices.
• Our REMINDER SERVICE notifies all clients prior to their annual certification date.
• The TESTING and CERTIFICATION of all types of Backflow Prevention Devices.
• We maintain all the Backflow Preventer certification DOCUMENTATION and RECORD KEEPING required so our clients will always be in compliance with local, state and EPA requirements.