Backflow Prevention – Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) Valves
What is an RPZ valve?
Backflow of water – literally water flowing back into the system from where it came – poses one of the biggest risks of contamination to the mains water supply. An RPZ (Reduced Pressure Zone) valve is a cost effective type of backflow protection device that prevents this from happening. Backflow can happen when there is a reduction of pressure and it can suck contaminated water back into the drinking water supply.
Who needs to use RPZ valves?
RPZ valves are suitable for fluid category 4 risks which typically include the following:
- Swimming pools
- Launderettes
- Food processing plants
- Premises with significant dishwashing facilities such as restaurants, hotels and bars
- Car washing facilities
Organisations in the leisure and hotel sectors are particularly at risk.
Your responsibilities for preventing backflow
Under the Water Industry Act 1991, property owners have a responsibility to ensure that every water system in their premises contains an adequate device to prevent the backflow of fluid from connections between potable and non-potable water supplies.
How we can help
We are accredited to install, test and service RPZ valves.