Our Backflow Department
Water Metrics West began in 1971 with our emphasis on flow meters and backflow prevention. In those early days, we worked in close conjunction with the City of Portland Water Bureau, specifically with Bill Preble and others in the Water Quality Department, assisting in the initial development and engineering of the Double Check Detector Assembly (DCDA). Cross Connection was our focus then and continues to this day. We are considered the primary source for backflow devices, parts, test gauges, and testing accessories in the Northwest.
We have just completed development of our new, gauge equipment calibration and repair bench. This is a "wet" bench dedicated specifically for certification of backflow test gauges. Water Metrics West can now repair and calibrate all types of gauges and our calibration results will now be traceable to N.I.S.T..
In addition, we carry a formidable inventory of backflow device parts. Our sales personnel have a broad testing background that will assist our customers in determining the right part needed for each repair. We are master parts distributors for all the major manufacturers, and as such, have an extensive and diverse stock of parts for both new and "ancient" devices.
In calender year 2000, Water Metrics West conducted backflow testing for over 5,000 clients, totalling over 12,000 devices. These clients range in size from the individual residential account containing one device isolating their lawn irrigation system to corporate accounts possessing in excess of 200 devices. Our geographic range extends from Medford, Oregon in the South to Longview, Washington in the North. Eastward our furthest client is in Arlington, Oregon and we travel to the Oregon Coast for some of our corporate accounts.
Our backflow staff consists of six certified backflow testers and two certified Cross Connection Inspectors. We have a combined experience in excess of 75 years. Contact us if we can help in any manner and put us to the test.