Kiawah Island Digest July 2017 | Page 8

D I G E S T PRESORTED FIRST-CLASS MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID CHARLESTON, SC PERMIT NO. 167 c/o Kiawah Island Community Association 23 Beachwalker Drive Kiawah Island, SC 29455 Address Service Requested Call KICA to Request Backflow System Inspections Did you know KICA offers, at request only, the expertise of its irrigation technicians for basic backflow testing and repairs? Backflow prevention devices are used to protect potable water supplies from contamination or pollution due to backflow. Kiawah Island Utility requires residential water systems be tested every two years to ensure that they are working properly. Please note that this is a service offered on-demand by KICA. To receive a backflow inspection, you must contact KICA and schedule the service in advance. Cost of Services • Basic Backflow Certification: $60 • KICA's technicians can make the repairs, when needed, for $37.50 per hour, plus the cost of materials. A one hour minimum charge applies ($37.50). After one hour, the cost is $18.75 per half hour or $37.50 per hour. Request Backflow Certification Services Email [email protected] or call 843-768-9194 to schedule an appointment. Services will be billed to your existing KICA member account and invoiced to you.