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What You Need To Know
Without backflow prevention, the water in your garden hose, your irrigation system, or your boiler can flow backwards into the same water you drink and cook with. Bacteria, chemicals, and contaminants straight into your tap.
The City of Calgary requires certified backflow prevention devices on all cross connections for exactly this reason.
If you've received a compliance notice or aren't sure if your home is protected, you need to act before the deadline.
Some quick facts:
Nearly All Buildings
Including residential, have at least one cross connection
Backflow Contamination
is one of the leading causes of drinking water illness outbreaks in North America
Calgary requires annual testing and certification
Failing to comply can result in fines or water service disruption
$99 cost to get a test
Flat rate up front and most backflow prevention installations are completed in under 2 hours
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Service Area:
Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Bearspaw, Springbank, and Chestermere and surrounding areas
Our simple 3 step process
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Call or email us to set up a time,
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We’ll answer your questions, and find a time that works
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Our technician will arrive and install/assess your cross connections
Frequently asked questions:
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Backflow testing must be performed by a certified backflow tester who is qualified to inspect, test, and submit results in accordance with local regulations.
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Regular testing ensures that your backflow prevention device is functioning correctly and continues to protect both your property and the public water system from contamination. Proper testing helps maintain compliance with local regulations and safeguards drinking water quality for everyone.
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If a device fails testing, it may need to be repaired or replaced to restore compliance and ensure the protection of the drinking water supply.
After repairs are completed, the device must typically be retested to verify proper operation.
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Yes. Backflow prevention devices must be tested in accordance with City of Calgary, as well as applicable federal and provincial regulations. City of Calgary Cross Connection FAQ
Failure to maintain compliance may result in:
Fines
Enforcement actions
Possible interruption of water service
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Most backflow prevention devices require annual testing.
This typically includes devices installed on:
Irrigation systems
Fire suppression systems
Boiler systems
Domestic water systems in commercial or multi-family buildings
Businesses connected to public water supplies
Additional testing may be required after repairs, replacement, or relocation of the device.
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Most backflow tests are completed in 20–30 minutes by a certified technician.
The exact time may vary depending on the device type, location, and accessibility.
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Backflow is the unwanted reversal of water flow that allows contaminated water to enter the clean drinking water supply.
Backflow can occur due to:
Backsiphonage: A sudden drop in water pressure (such as from a water main break or firefighting activity) that pulls contaminated water backward into the potable water system.
Backpressure: When pressure within a building, irrigation system, boiler, or other equipment becomes greater than the municipal water pressure, forcing water to flow in the wrong direction.
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A backflow preventer (also called a Cross Connection Control Device (CCCD)) is a mechanical device designed to stop contaminated water from flowing back into the clean drinking water supply.
It allows water to flow in one direction only, protecting public health and water quality.
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No. These terms refer to the same device.
Backflow Preventer describes the device's function.
Cross Connection Control Device (CCCD) is the technical term often used by municipalities and regulatory agencies.
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You may be required to have a backflow prevention device if your property contains a potential cross-connection, including:
Underground irrigation systems
Swimming pools
Hot tubs
Boiler systems
Commercial or industrial water systems
For specific residential requirements, please refer to the City of Calgary's Cross Connection Control Program guidelines.
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You may have a backflow preventer if:
You live in a condo or townhouse where the main water supply enters your unit.
You have an irrigation, boiler, or fire suppression system.
You own or manage a commercial, industrial, or multi-family property.
In many buildings, the device is installed near the main water service entrance, often alongside water meters and plumbing manifolds.
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No, only sprinkler fitters and other suppression specialists are qualified to do so.
