Keep your irrigation system compliant and your water supply protected. Green Essential provides professional backflow preventer testing, cross-connection control inspections, and complete valve reporting for residential and commercial properties across Metro Vancouver.
Backflow occurs when water flows in the wrong direction through your plumbing system. In an irrigation setup, this means water from your pipes, soil, and sprinkler heads can be pushed back into the municipal drinking water supply under certain pressure conditions.
A backflow preventer is a mechanical device installed on your irrigation system that stops this from happening. Over time, these devices wear down and lose effectiveness. That is why Metro Vancouver utilities and local municipalities require annual backflow testing by a certified tester, along with a formal valve report submitted to the water authority.
Failing to test and report on schedule can result in fines, a service interruption notice, or liability if contamination occurs. Green Essential handles the full process so you stay compliant without the hassle.
From the initial test to the final report, Green Essential manages every step of the compliance process for properties throughout Vancouver and North Vancouver.
Certified testing of your existing backflow prevention assembly. We verify that your device is functioning within the required tolerance ranges and document all test results in a standardized report format accepted by Metro Vancouver utilities.
A full inspection of your irrigation system to identify any cross-connections where non-potable water could enter the drinking water supply. We flag issues and recommend the appropriate backflow prevention assembly for your setup and risk level.
We prepare and submit your annual valve report to the relevant water authority. All paperwork is completed on your behalf, including the BCWWA cross-connection control report form. You receive a copy once filed for your own compliance records.
If your test reveals a failed or non-compliant device, our team can repair or replace your backflow preventer on the spot. We carry a range of assemblies to suit residential and commercial applications, keeping your downtime to a minimum.
Never miss a testing deadline. We track your due dates and send a reminder each year when your annual certification is coming up. Strata properties and commercial clients with multiple assemblies get consolidated scheduling to minimize disruption.
We test and report for single-family homes, rental properties, strata complexes, commercial buildings, parks, and institutional sites. Whatever the scope of your irrigation system, our certified testers have the equipment and credentials to handle it.
Backflow testing is not optional in BC. Metro Vancouver's Cross-Connection Control Program requires annual testing of every registered backflow prevention assembly connected to the municipal water system. Non-compliance carries real consequences.
Beyond the regulatory requirement, a functioning backflow preventer is the last line of defense between your irrigation water and the public drinking supply. Herbicides, fertilizers, and soil contaminants in your landscape can become a public health hazard without it.
Do not wait for a notice from your utility. Get your annual backflow preventer test and valve report done right, on time, by a certified professional serving Vancouver and North Vancouver.