Watts Celebrates Annual National Backflow Prevention Day With Free Education, Resources
Watts is celebrating National Backflow Prevention Day on Aug. 16. Observed annually since 2021, National Backflow Prevention Day celebrates the technologies and professionals that help protect the safety and quality of potable water supply. This year, Watts is bringing continuing education initiatives to the forefront, offering resources and tools to enrich professional development and promote awareness.
Those interested can celebrate by participating in free education and awareness resources from Watts, including:
e-Learning campaign | Knowledge That Protects: Build a Strong Foundation in Backflow Prevention with Backflow Training Courses
Running Aug. 3-Sept. 20, this campaign features 100+ eLearning modules covering commercial backflow prevention, fire protection, irrigation and backflow testing solutions from Watts, Ames Fire & Waterworks, FEBCO and Syncta. The first 200 participants who complete 20+ campaign modules will earn a free 20-ounce YETI Tumbler. Start Learning and Earning
Webinar | Backflow 101: Understanding Risk, Protection and Prevention
Held Friday, Aug. 14 at 12 p.m. ET, this webinar is designed for plumbers and contractors, this webinar will help build a strong foundational knowledge in backflow prevention. Users who complete the full session will earn 1.0 Professional Development Hour credit. Click here to register
Webinar | Municipal Water Resiliency: Pressure & Corrosion Control
Held Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 12 p.m. ET, this webinar is for city and municipality officials looking for practical ways to improve water infrastructure performance and reduce system losses. Click here to register.
The Backflow Hub and resource library
An extensive list of resources, specification sheets, FAQs, videos and more. Explore The Backflow Hub
Honoring the Backflow Hero Award
Winners of this year’s Backflow Hero Award will be unveiled on Backflow Prevention Day, demonstrating the forward-thinking solutions that are shaping a safer tomorrow. Learn more about the Backflow Hero Award
For those looking to advocate for backflow awareness in their community, free promotional materials are available for use here.
To learn more about National Backflow Prevention Day and continuing education initiatives for this year’s celebration, please visit the National Backflow Prevention Landing Page watts.com/our-story/news-and-events/backflow-prevention-day.