A backflow device is also known as an RPZ valve which refers to Reduced Pressure Zone. This device is installed onto plumbing systems to protect drinking water and water supply from contaminants. RPZ valves are required when a house is equipped with a fire suppression system and/or lawn irrigation system.
Every Asters homeowner is required to have backflow devices tested. This is an annual requirement by ordinance of Lake County Public Works. A firm has been hired by Lake County Public Works to keep track of the backflow program resulting in an additional charge being passed on to the homeowners.
Accurate Backflow Testing offers a group rate of $75.00 per test and for houses that have two devices it will be $110.00.
The yearly test is a homeowner responsibility. The Asters gets a group rate which will be announced before the test date, around October. If any repair work has to be done there may be extra charges and they will discussed with the homeowner. Lawn Sprinkler Backflow can also be tested at an additional charge, owners need to work this out with John Bruder.
Residents interested in the group rate, sign up using the sign-up sheet that will be circulated by a volunteer via email and are responsible to let the inspector in or have someone on site if they are not at home. A check for the current amount made out to “Accurate Backflow” must be ready. If John cannot get into your home during the scheduled time, you will have to schedule the test independently and may not get the same rate.
Because this process may involve some repair work, it is hard to give you an exact time. Residents that will not be at home need to arrange for someone to open the door and let John in.
This program is not an Association Service, it is organized by Asters volunteers.
Accurate Backflow John Bruder 847-543-0761 jbruder95@gmail.com
BACKFLOW VALVE TESTING
Thursday October 9 – Friday October 10, 2025
Thursday October 9: 7:00 – Noon _________ Noon – 5:00
Friday October 10: 7:00 – Noon_________ Noon – 2:00
A backflow device is also known as an RPZ valve, which refers to Reduced Pressure Zone. Every Asters homeowner is required to have backflow devices tested. This is an annual requirement by ordinance of Lake County Public Works.
Accurate Backflow offers a group rate of $75.00 per test, and for houses that have two devices $110.00. Results of the inspection are submitted directly to LCPW.
To sign up for the inspection at the Asters GROUP RATE email your information
or a copy of this form by October 2, 2025 to: John Bruder at: jbruder95@gmail.com
If you are not able to copy this form you may send the information in an email:
Subject: Asters Backflow and supply the following:
Name, Lot #, Address, Phone and time preferred (if applicable).
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Please see the attached file for detailed information and sign-up.
You can view or print the Form by selecting the form (click at the Icon Top Right of Form)
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