Water Quality/Backflushing

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Expert: Fred E. Brunetti CWSV - 6/8/2009


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When I bought the house I learned it has an advanced water filtration system. It is on an automatic timer to backflush. When the backflush is on my backyard becomes flooded. Should this have been set up to drain in the house drainage instead of my yard? I live in Louisiana if that matters. Thanks in advance for your answer.

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Hi Barbara;
It is illegal in my state of Ohio to drain water systems into one's backyard. I would check with your state to see what they say. Visit www.wqa.org and on that site find a certified specialist in your area to check out you system.Their analysis is usually free. They will be knowledgeable about Louisiana state laws. Thanks for asking,
Fred

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Fred E. Brunetti CWSV

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My field of expertise is in domestic water treatment. I am retired and have 28 years of experience in the water treatment field. I have earned the designation of Water Specialist, level five, from the Water Quality Association.I can offer help in the solution for private wells` problems as to `point of entry` and `point of use` treatments. these would include,disinfection,conditioning,and purification for drinking including reverse osmosis technology. Problems concerning well pumps,or plumbing or well drilling are out of my field,as well as commericial,industrial or municipal water treatment. I prefer to limit questions to the average homeowner`s use.Since retiring I have added consultation on the care and ,maintenance of domestic water treatment systems. These include filtration, conditioning/softening,chemical feed, and drinking water systems.

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over 28 years testing private wells and application of various water treatment systems for a 65 year old water treatment company.Now retired and doing independent water consulting.BR>
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Water Quality Association

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Water Quality Association

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WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION AS WATER SPECIALIST V

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