As colder weather settles into Benbrook, the Benbrook Water Authority is reminding homeowners with irrigation systems to take a simple but essential step: protect your RPZ backflow device from freezing.
Most homes with sprinklers have one of these reduced-pressure zone devices. They help keep our drinking water supply safe by stopping contaminated water from flowing back into the system. They do their job quietly in the background, but they need a little care when temperatures drop.
If an RPZ freezes, it can crack or break, leaving you with costly repairs and a system that can’t protect your home or the public water supply. Winterizing it now keeps everything working as it should.
Homeowners are responsible for maintaining and insulating their RPZ devices, and a quick check before the next cold snap can save a lot of trouble.
For simple guides and more information, visit benbrookwater.com/159/Backflow-Cross-Connection.
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