At Morton Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, we offer experienced backflow preventer device installation and repair to alleviate any water backflow issues you may have and ensure your Nashville supply is safe for the public.

What is Backflow?

Backflow is the reversal of the direction of water due to a difference in water pressures. Water distribution systems are designed for water to flow in one direction, from the distribution system to the water consumer. However, hydraulic conditions within the system may deviate from the “normal” conditions, causing water to flow in the opposite direction. Water in unprotected systems can often flow backward—from the consumer to the distribution system—risking the safety of the water supply and potentially causing a hazardous condition.

Proper backflow prevention and cross connection control is vital to the protection of your water supply. Morton Plumbing of Nashville can install backflow preventers to protect your internal water supply.

How Can Water Backflow Be Prevented?

Morton Plumbing, Heating & Cooling utilizes four methods of backflow prevention for our commercial customers:

  • Air Gap
  • Double Check Valve Device
  • Reduced Pressure Backflow Device
  • Vacuum Breaker Assembly

Our Plumbers will determine which type of protection is required based on the degree of hazard to your water supply.

Types of Businesses Requiring Backflow Devices

Some of the commercial business industries requiring a backflow preventer include:

  • Restaurants
  • Apartments and Condominiums
  • Funeral Facilities
  • Food Manufacturing Facilities
  • Shopping and Retail Spaces, such as Malls with Multiple Tenants
  • Hair and Nail Salons

Have a question about backflow prevention, testing, device repair, or compliance requirements? We are glad to help.
Call us at (615) 255-2527.

Request service or an estimate on a backflow device (preventer/preventer)

Morton Plumbing, Heating & Cooling installs backflow preventers that comply with the city of Nashville regulations. To view the Nashville government backflow regulation requirements, see the Guidelines for Backflow Installation and Requirements.


Our plumbing company serves Nashville TN and surrounding areas.

Morton Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
2426 Winford Ave.
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 255-2527

Did you know?

Our plumbers can help you with the following problems:

  • Leaking water heaters
  • Constantly running toilets
  • Garbage disposal issues
  • Dripping faucets
  • No hot water
  • Low water pressure
  • Slow or clogged drains
  • Leaking toilets
  • Frozen pipes
  • Leak detection
  • Noisy hammering water pipes