Shorewood Residents With Irrigation Systems Must Complete Annual Testing

SHOREWOOD, IL — Shorewood residents who have irrigation systems on their property must complete annual testing for bacteria and other contaminants, according to a recent community update.

Local officials are urging residents to get their tests done during the springtime with help from the village's partner company, BSI Online.

"Studies have found that the most common cross-connections come from irrigation systems since water can accumulate by the sprinkler heads," said a recent Shorewood notice. "If there is a loss in water pressure, water could be sucked back through the pipes bringing any chemical fertilizer, pesticides, animal waste or other bacteria and parasites that were on the ground back into your plumbing system."

Those needing to facilitate their annual "backflow assembly" RPZ test can begin the process online. They must then submit the findings to the village.

Residents with questions are encouraged to call the Village of Shorewood Building Department at 815-553-2310.

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