Watts just lately performed a nationwide survey of greater than 1,000 single-family owners on public water methods to evaluate shopper consciousness of backflow prevention. The outcomes reveal a significant data hole, together with a transparent alternative for extra public training.

Two out of three owners reported they’d by no means heard of a backflow preventer. Amongst those that have been conversant in the time period, most have been not sure of its goal or whether or not one was put in at their house. Only a few knew if their backflow prevention gadget had ever been examined.

The survey additionally discovered that 4 out of 5 owners consider their municipality has not carried out sufficient to teach them about backflow prevention. Respondents mentioned they would like to obtain this sort of info by means of acquainted channels akin to utility invoice inserts, mailed flyers, and annual reminders, relatively than counting on digital codecs alone.

Watts commissioned the survey to assist utilities, code officers, and water security advocates higher perceive interact the general public on this challenge. Whereas home-owner consciousness stays low, the findings counsel a robust need to assist protecting measures when the knowledge is evident and accessible.

With Nationwide Backflow Prevention Day arising on August 16, these findings underscore the significance of continued training and outreach to assist safeguard our water methods.

To see the survey outcomes, go to watts.com/BackflowSurvey.