Knowledge is a powerful tool. If you are required to comply with a City by-law, its important that you understand what it means, what options are available to you, and the consequences of not meeting the requirements. Our knowledgeable staff can educate your primary stake holders and program coordinators about water protection and backflow prevention issues relevant to your facility.

Surveys are required to determine the current situation within a facility. Many municipalities and regions in Ontario require businesses to conduct regular surveys to determine the risk to the water source. Depending on the situation, you may be required to install backflow devices to resolve potential hazards.

Permits are required every time you install a backflow prevention device and may even be required when you move a drain pipe. Each municipality or region in Ontario has different permit requirements and, in some cases, the permit must be approved by a designer or an engineer.

ProActive Water Solutions Inc. has been providing installation services with respect to backflow prevention since it's inception in 2005. Our in house master plumbers have been installing backflow prevention devices for over 20 years. We offer installation packages for every backflow device in all types of configurations and sizes. Our extensive experience provides our clients with realistic space and cost saving designs, by offering unique solutions to complex installations.

The Backflow prevention device is a mechanical check valve that does not allow water to flow in the opposite direction that it was intended for. This device requires regular annual maintenance to ensure it is operating as it was intended.  Even the basic testing procedures are quite involved and we firmly believe that testers should be exercising these procedures on a regular ongoing basis. It is the documentation of those same test procedures, and the results they provide that is paramount in maintaining a successful Backflow Prevention Device Program.

When planning a construction project, either a new facility or renovations, you can save a significant amount of time and money by considering the plumbing requirements and potential water protection hazards before you start construction. ProActive can review designs and advise your engineers and contractors about the best way to handle backflow prevention requirements for the facility. We can also oversee the project to ensure the work is completed in an efficient and timely manner. A pre-construction consultation with ProActive prevents costly mistakes.

Water quality problems can result for a variety of reasons. If an issue arises within a facility, such as a high chloroform reading, a diagnostic inspection of the entire system may be required to identify the cause and possible solutions.

Large companies and cities that have facilities in multiple areas of Ontario have additional challenges when managing water protection requirements. In addition to the need install and maintain backflow devices throughout numerous facilities, they must also comply with requirements that may be different depending on the location of the facility. ProActive can help create customized programs that address the requirements in all areas of the province.