Watts Celebrates Annual National Backflow Prevention Day with Free Education and Resources

For those looking to advocate for backflow awareness in their community, free promotional materials are available for use on Watts' website.

By Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

Image courtesy of Watts.

Watts is celebrating National Backflow Prevention Day on August 16, recognizing the importance of protecting our potable water supply. This year, Watts is bringing continuing education initiatives to the forefront, offering resources and tools to enrich professional development and promote awareness.

Observed annually since 2021, National Backflow Prevention Day celebrates the technologies and professionals that help protect the safety and quality of our potable water supply. Watts and its portfolio of backflow brands, including Watts, Ames Fire & Waterworks, FEBCO, and Syncta deliver solutions designed to help customers meet safety standards while ensuring long-term performance.

Those interested can celebrate by participating in free education and awareness resources from Watts, including:

“Knowledge That Protects: Build a Strong Foundation in Backflow Prevention with Backflow Training Courses” e-Learning Campaign
- Running August 3 through September 20.
- This campaign features 100+ eLearning modules covering commercial backflow prevention, fire protection, irrigation and backflow testing solutions from Watts, Ames Fire & Waterworks, FEBCO and Syncta.
- The first 200 participants who complete 20+ campaign modules will earn a 20 oz. YETI Tumbler free.
“Backflow 101: Understanding Risk, Protection, and Prevention” Webinar
- Friday, August 14 at 12 p.m. ET
- Designed for plumbers and contractors, this webinar aims to help build a strong foundational knowledge in backflow prevention. Users who complete the full session will earn 1.0 Professional Development Hour (PDH) credit.
“Municipal Water Resiliency: Pressure & Corrosion Control” Webinar
- Wednesday, August 5 at 12 p.m. ET
- This webinar is for city and municipality officials looking for practical ways to improve water infrastructure performance and reduce system losses.
The Backflow Hub and Resource Library
- View and download Watts' extensive list of resources, specification sheets, FAQs, videos and more.
Honoring the Backflow Hero Award
- Winners of this year’s Backflow Hero Award will be unveiled on Backflow Prevention Day, demonstrating the forward-thinking solutions that are shaping a safer tomorrow.