Blowing out sprinklers involves draining all of the water out of the system. It's a pretty important process to do before the ...

Although backflow preventers are more common at commercial buildings that have fire sprinkler systems, residential customers may need one, too, depending on local regulations. Homes that have ...

According to BWWB policies, only customers with a pool, irrigation, or auxiliary water source (well or water capturing system) on their property are required to have backflow prevention devices.

That means the second day of the year may be filled with water shooting into the air out of a homeowner's sprinkler system. Bielamowicz said the key is to make sure the backflow preventer is insu ...