Backflow from fittings or appliances resulting in unwholesome water passing into drinking water supplies can constitute a serious public health hazard. There are numerous, well documented cases where backflow has resulted in contamination incidents which were harmful to health. The risk is a continuous one because plumbing systems are frequently being installed, altered, or extended.
Prevention of backflow requires a thorough knowledge and continual vigilance. Education is essential and even those who are experienced in plumbing systems may fail to recognise potential backflow and cross-connection situations. Those responsible for the water supply in their premises must be familiar with the potential risks from backflow and cross-connections and must carefully monitor their systems.

The Regulations state that RPZ valves must comply with the requirements for water fittings (Regulation 4) and must be installed 'in a workmanlike manner'. One way of complying with the ‘workmanlike manner’ requirement is to conform to a method of installation approved by the Water Supplier.

Bluewater Valves are one of the only qualified and accredited testers of RPZ valves in the South Lincolnshire area, our service of testing and installing RPZ valves covers the  whole of the UK.

Commissioning and testing of an RPZ Valve must only be carried out by an accredited tester approved by the Water Supplier as being competent to test.

Bluewater Valves are here to help, advise, install, commission, test and maintain your Reduced Pressure Zone (rpz) valve.