National Backflow Prevention Day 8/16

Earn Double Tokens Watts Works Online

From August 1-31, you can earn x2 tokens to redeem for free lifestyle merchandise by completing any backflow prevention online training modules.

If you complete 15 or more backflow prevention modules, you will be awarded a digital completion certificate and earn a free National Backflow Prevention Day hat.

The First Backflow Incident

In 1933, two popular hotels in Chicago shared a rooftop water source for their potable water. On August 16, both hotels were filled to capacity thanks to the Chicago World Fair, which attracted tourists from far and wide.

Unfortunately, unsafe cross connections led to a dysentery contamination in the shared water supply for the packed hotels. Overall, 2000 became ill and 98 people lost their lives, making this one of the deadliest backflow incidents in America's history.

Although backflow incidents have continued to be an issue in the United States, modern regulations and backflow assemblies have been crucial in preventing water safety disasters like what took place on August 16, 1933.

That's why at Watts, it’s our duty to educate the public about the importance of backflow prevention and continue to provide safe, durable, compliant backflow solutions you can count on.