A garden hose can pull contaminated water back into the house if pressure drops. Here is how Lancaster homeowners can protect their water.
The risk
If a hose sits in a pool, a bucket of cleaner, or a puddle, a drop in pressure can siphon that water back into the home's supply.
The simple fix
A hose bib vacuum breaker threads onto the spigot and blocks the backflow. It is a few dollars and takes a minute to install.
The bigger systems
Irrigation systems need a proper backflow preventer, tested regularly. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Lancaster, a pro handles that.
The habit
Never leave a hose end submerged, and the breaker protects you the rest of the time.
Protect the drinking water
Backflow protection is cheap insurance. Call 888-217-3585 and Lancaster, PA Plumbing Experts will match you with a Lancaster pro.
Plumbing in Lancaster: what to know
In Lancaster, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Lancaster County — from Millersville, Lititz and Manheim to ZIP codes like 17603, 17504, 17601 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Lancaster?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Lancaster, PA Plumbing Experts will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Lancaster.