About Advanced Testing Services in Erie, PA

A properly functioning backflow preventer is a key defense against sewer backups, a common local issue. It's a one-way valve installed on your main water line that stops contaminated water from your property (like from a sewer line or irrigation system) from flowing backward into the public clean water supply—or into your home's plumbing. If this device fails, it can allow contaminants to enter your drinking water lines, leading to serious health risks and potential property damage. Our annual testing and repair services ensure your preventer is working correctly to protect your home and family.

Yes, absolutely. While we specialize in the backflow preventer device itself, many plumbing issues are interconnected. A faulty preventer can cause pressure problems, leaks, or contribute to contamination that affects your entire plumbing system. Our troubleshooting, repair, and installation services for backflow assemblies directly address these core issues. For general plumbing work like fixing a clogged drain, we recommend a licensed plumber, but we are your expert for anything related to the testing, function, and compliance of your backflow prevention system.

Annual testing is mandated by local and state regulations to ensure public water safety. Backflow preventers are mechanical devices with internal seals and springs that can wear out or fail over time due to mineral buildup, corrosion, or debris—common issues with our regional water. Our certified testing, performed with calibrated equipment, verifies your device is holding pressure and functioning as a failsafe. We then handle all the official paperwork, submitting the certified test report directly to the Erie Water Works or your local municipality on your behalf, so you stay in compliance without the hassle.