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Lawn Irrigation Systems
Inground irrigation systems may utilize various sources of water. Each water source presents a different level of risk to the public water supply and has corresponding backflow preventer requirements
| In-ground Irrigation Water Source | Backflow Preventer Required | Backflow Preventer Installation |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Water Service (potable water)
|
Double Check or Reduced Pressure* |
Residential Water Service line or before irrigation system |
| Residential Irrigation Service (potable water)
|
Double Check or Reduced Pressure* |
Residential Irrigation Service line |
| Residential Reclaimed Water Service
|
Double Check or Reduced Pressure* | Residential Water Service line |
| Surface Water (well, pond, other non-potable)
|
Reduced Pressure | Residential Water Service line |
If your system requires repairs or replacement, contact one of JEA's preferred backflow prevention vendors for an estimate.
*DCVA is allowed if the irrigation service was installed prior to May, 2014. Irrigation services installed May, 2014 and after require RP backflow preventers.
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