Some existing systems were never hydraulically calculated. Some were designed around pipe schedules. Some have little or no remaining safety margin. Add a backflow preventer without understanding the available water supply, system demand and device pressure loss, and a system that once appeared adequate may fail to deliver.

The history of backflow prevention is a story of public health incidents over the years, in which health officials and members of the plumbing industry learned the dangers and health hazards associated with cross-connections after investigating backflow incidents that sickened and killed many people. 

Watts Water Technologies has been named to TIME’s inaugural World’s Most Impactful Companies 2026 list for its commitment to sustainability, water conservation, and global impact.

This sweepstakes gives customers a chance to build product knowledge while competing to win prizes that transform everyday spaces into family-friendly entertainment areas.

This marks the fourth consecutive year Watts has earned this distinction.

This portfolio of labor-saving solutions is built to deliver practical, job-ready knowledge to help contractors, engineers, and installers save time from foundation through finish.

Superior offers a comprehensive portfolio that includes firetube, watertube and condensing boilers and has annualized sales of approximately $60 million.

Watts has been named one of America’s Greenest Companies by Newsweek magazine for the third consecutive year.

Users will have the opportunity to win rugged, high-performance gear from top brands like DeWalt, Carhartt, and more.

The program includes six accredited continuing education courses designed to help industry professionals expand their expertise in commercial building leak detection and backflow flood prevention technology.