Back
Flow Preventer Water Valve Requirement
The following comments and document are from Bob Phillips
of PUD #1:
In additon to the document below, please be aware that
backflow assemblies must be tested annually by a Certified
Backflow Assembly Tester of which there are none in
Jefferson County, at the present time. Costs are $40
up, plus repair parts if defective, which would result in
another visit and Test. You might be able to get a
special rate if several owners could be tested on the same
visit. Jim Parker and I feel that a double check
valve is sufficient to prevent any back syphonage or back
pressure problems associated with the Olympic Ridge
situation. A reduced pressure back flow assembly
would be about $40-$50 more but is the highest level of
protection from back flow hazard. If you have any
further questions or require further assistance, please
call Bob Phillips at 360-385-5800.
Local Comments:
Several residents of Olympic Ridge installed this valve
when it became a requirement from the PUD for them to
install the backup generator at the pump house. Some were
done by a plumber and at least one other did it himself.
Also be aware that you may not need to add the valve box
depending on where your water line comes into the
house.
The attached .pdf file contains information about the Back
Flow Prevention Water Valve requirement and cost. This file
can be saved and printed from your computer by clicking on
the link below.
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