Does A Lawn Irrigation System Require A Backflow Prevention Assembly?

Yes. Potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected against backflow by a pressure-type vacuum breaker, a double-check valve assembly, or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer – depending on the degree of the site hazard. To obtain an irrigation/backflow permit, please visit the Longwood Portal Page or contact the Public Works Department at 407-263-2382.

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1. Why Do Backflow Prevention Assemblies Need to Be Tested?
2. How Often Does the Backflow Prevention Assembly Need to Be Tested?
3. What Is A Cross-Connection?
4. What Is A Backflow Prevention Assembly?
5. What Is Back-Siphonage?
6. What Is Backflow?
7. What Is Backpressure Backflow?
8. Why Do Cities Need A Cross-Connection And Backflow Testing Program?
9. Does A Lawn Irrigation System Require A Backflow Prevention Assembly?
10. When Requesting A Test For My Backflow Prevention Assembly, How Much Should I Expect To Pay For This Service?
11. Where Do I Send A Copy Of My Backflow Testing Report Or Verify That Testing Of My Backflow Prevention Assembly Has/Has Not Been Completed?
12. Can I Perform Backflow Prevention Tasks On My Own?