Thieves are stealing the brass backflow valves from business properties to sell as scrap for $25 or $30. The repair could cost that business more than $2,000 in parts and labor. BAKERSFIELD, Calif.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is warning homeowners to check their sprinkler systems after a recent increase in thefts targeting backflow valves, a piece of ...

Backflow occurs when water flows in the opposite direction than intended, potentially contaminating the clean water supply. This can happen due to a sudden drop in pressure, a back siphonage event, or ...

Clean, safe drinking water is something most homeowners take for granted, yet it relies on a delicate balance of pressure, proper plumbing design, and effective safeguards working behind the scenes.