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Items Tagged with 'backflow prevention'

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A backflow preventer, with a logo for Watts' awareness survey.

Watts survey reveals low homeowner awareness of backflow prevention

Two out of three homeowner reported having never heard of a backflow preventer.
July 8, 2025

A new national survey commissioned by Watts reveals that most homeowners lack awareness of backflow prevention. The findings come ahead of National Backflow Prevention Day, and point to a clear opportunity for outreach.


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Watts to host live webinar addressing public awareness gaps in backflow prevention

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
June 30, 2025

Set for July 24, the session will share insights from a recent homeowner survey and offer practical guidance to help water safety professionals communicate backflow risks more effectively.


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California officially recognizes ASSE 5110 certification for backflow prevention testers

State Water Board affirms ASSE 5110 meets Cross-Connection Control Policy requirements, streamlining certification acceptance across California.
June 23, 2025

The California State Water Resources Control Board has formally recognized ASSE International’s 5110 certification program for backflow prevention assembly testers. This statewide approval enhances regulatory clarity and reinforces ASSE’s role in safeguarding public water systems through trusted certification standards.


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Plumbing Essentials — Design Approaches, Codes and Everything in Between | Lowell Manalo

Backflow preventers in research and laboratory buildings

Protecting people or equipment? Or both?
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Lowell Manalo
January 17, 2025

A few examples of design approaches that a laboratory or research building may have to address potential contamination concerns within the building.


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Watts introduces new Smart & Connected Wi-Fi Freeze Alert kits

September 17, 2024

These sensors are suitable for a variety of applications, including irrigation, fire line, and industrial uses.


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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions launches new Zurn Wilkins 900XL3 Series Small Backflow Preventer

September 10, 2024

The 900XL3 series is designed for residential or commercial applications.


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SentryPlus Alert is a connected and IoT-enabled RPZ backflow preventer and flood protection shutdown automatic control valve

Smart + Connected Backflow + Leak Detection solutions hit their stride

New technology enables problem-solving solutions.
John Vastyan
May 15, 2024

Invariably, new technologies are emerging to solve age-old risks associated with water supply and sprinkler system backflow devices.


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Watts Water Technologies announces backflow preventer with flood sensor

January 17, 2024

The Series LF009 features a flood sensor with SentryPlus Alert technology to detect excessive water discharges from the relief valve.


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Plumbing industry celebrates National Backflow Prevention Day

August 16, 2023

National Backflow Prevention Day is held annually on Aug. 16.


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Watts Water Technologies' pressure monitoring large-diameter backflow preventers

Watts Water Technologies' pressure monitoring large-diameter backflow preventers

April 18, 2023

Pressure monitoring capability is now standard on Watts large diameter (2 1/2” or larger) Series LF007 and LF709 backflow preventers with NRS gate valves for non-fire applications.


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