Backflow Testing in Tyrone, GA

Who runs backflow for Tyrone homes?

Fayette County. Tyrone is a small town in the northwest corner of Fayette County, incorporated in 1911 and bordered by Peachtree City, Fulton County and Coweta County. The town doesn't run its own water; its notices refer residents to the Fayette County Water System for main repairs. That puts every Tyrone account under the county's cross-connection program, which makes the customer responsible for maintaining the backflow assembly and testing it annually or as required.

Who does the test, and what happens if it fails?

A Certified Backflow Assembly Tester, or CBAT. The tester runs the test and submits the results to The Compliance Engine, the reporting system Fayette County uses. If the assembly fails, the county requires it to be repaired or replaced promptly. Most failures come from worn rubber checks, seats or springs, which a rebuild kit can fix before a retest. A body cracked by a freeze usually means a new assembly. Ask whether the plumber you reach holds CBAT certification if you want the test and filing done in the same visit.

Does my Tyrone home even have an assembly?

If it has an irrigation system, there's a good chance. Tyrone's median home was built in 2000, and neighborhoods such as Southampton and Rivercrest include plenty of irrigated lawns. A buried sprinkler line runs through soil, mulch and fertilizer, and the assembly keeps that water from being drawn back into the public supply if pressure in the main drops. Look near the meter or where the irrigation line leaves the house. Homes on private wells aren't part of the county program; how many Tyrone homes use wells hasn't been verified.

For new or relocated assemblies, the Town of Tyrone Building Department issues plumbing trade permits through Community Core, with permits and inspections handled by SAFEbuilt. Permits & Construction is at (678) 216-0641 and inspections at (770) 474-9393.

A Tyrone note

Larger lots along Senoia Road and Castlewood Road can put the assembly well away from the house, where it's easy to forget before a freeze. Drain the irrigation side in late fall and wrap the assembly. When you call, mention how far it is from the house and whether it sits above ground or in a box.